The first step to surfing the 'net is to make a connection between your computer and ours.
Most people use a regular modem.
The higher the kbs, the faster you will move around. For instance, 28.8kbs is twice as fast as 14.4kbs. A regular phone line will not allow you to go any faster than 38.4kbs. If you can't afford any of these, you are left with the standard phone line and modem. How your computer talks to your modem and the phone line is crucial.