The way you connect will vary depending on the type of provider. For dial-up Internet Service Providers, you will use a computer modem to connect over your home’s telephone line. DSL providers also use your telephone line, but a special broadband modem provides higher speeds and doesn’t tie up your phone. Cable and satellite companies provide special modems that connect to the Internet using your existing cable line or satellite dish. Many broadband providers also offer wireless adapters, which allow your devices to connect to the Internet anywhere in your home. Mobile phone carriers allow your phone to connect to the Internet anywhere you have a strong enough cellular signal, and some plans even allow you to share that connection with other devices.