This is a list of several different resources on the Web that can help you find a way to get connected in your area. Presence Providers, on the other hand, provide your presence on the Web to everyone else.
Some companies offer both kinds of services.
This list includes information and links to regional areas where you can find out what companies offer Internet access. These networks are free to users and often are direction to educational and other public interest groups. Sometimes if you are near a big university, you can connect to the Internet through them at a cheaper rate or with less hassle. Use this page to look for your area and what large universities or colleges are nearby.