We covered the major contenders in the internet wars, but there are a few others worth mentioning. Cellular: You can do business using your cellular provider’s data plan. Many smartphones let you set up “hotspots” to connect a computer to a wireless network. This is a good option for on-the-go business, but it’s too slow and expensive for long-term, data-heavy usage. Dial up: Many residents are still popping AOL discs into their computers and dialing into their telephone carriers to access the internet—and some businesses too! It’s notoriously slow, but dial-up internet hasn’t yet disappeared entirely. Ethernet: This is not a primary internet connection. Rather, Ethernet is a way to connect devices to each other in a local area network (LAN) or to your primary ISP router or modem. Fixed wireless: As an alternative to satellite internet for some rural offices, you may be able to get a fixed wireless broadband connection that uses radio frequencies sent from nearby towers. It’s more reliable—but not usually faster—than satellite internet. T1: T1 lines offer a dedicated and reliable way for businesses to get internet. The advantage of a T1 line is that the ISP usually guarantees your connection to be online at a certain percentage. You also don’t share your T1 connection with any other subscribers, unlike most cable connections. On the other hand, the high cost for T1 lines tends to make it unattractive to small businesses.