While they are usually not in the business of providing access to the Internet, they may be interested in providing you access given their general interest in promoting the quality of K-12 education in their local area. Finally, there are efforts being launched by state governments, and specifically State Departments of Education, to provide Internet access for their K-12 community. Here is a brief overview of the various options available, and of how these options relate to network usage. The basic connectivity options include dial-up and leased line. Connecting via dial-up is similar to making a telephone call except that the number is entered in the computer connected to a modem.
Modems vary in speed and cost.
It requires a modem with basic communications software, a telephone line, and a user account on a remote system. Of the two types of Internet dial-up options, terminal emulation accounts are least expensive. However, the command or menu-driven interface is much more difficult to manage than a GUI interface. The entire capacity for the line, its bandwidth, is available regardless of whether or not the connection is actually in use at any given moment. There is a charge for line installation and a monthly fee.