Modems Most home computers now come equipped with a modem, a device that connects your computer to your telephone. Get the fastest one you can afford. A bare bones minimum speed would be 28.8K, but 33.6 is preferable. The wave of the future is with 56K modems, but few connections can handle speeds this fast right now. The following two listings are the most commonly used commercial services.
Prices are comparable.
Other pricing plans are available. Microsoft also offers internet access at comparable prices. In order to view documents, images, sound, and movies on the Web, you will need appropriate software. At the moment, the war is on between the two major players in the web browser market. The current version is Netscape Communicator 4.0.