What does it take to change from dial-up to broadband?

Usually the company that you go through will send you the right modem to have broadband. And they have tech support to help you get it installed. Its really easier than it looks.

Thanks for the good discussion. I'm still using dial up and have been content but my kids always make fun of me and tell me I'm living in the dark ages. I refuse to go through cable but would consider our phone company. Cable in our area goes out too often. This would mean the internet is gone as well. I do know my new computer is dsl ready and after reading the above responses to this discussion, think I can handle it. Thanks again for a good discussion.

When I switched to Time Warner/Road Runner, they provided the cable modem, so check with the broadband company.

When I upgraded my internet service from dial-up to broadband some years ago, my telco (which is my provider of internet services) set a date for my switchover and sent me a new broadband ADSL modem together with a revised contract. All I had to do was to follow the instructions for connecting and installing the modem on my PC, and I was ready to log in to the new service via my current ID/password. It was quite easy. Usually the appropriate modem should be packaged with the service subscribed. In this case, the modem was provided free by the telco.

Your phone company can send you the modem and send you the set up disk to get broadband or you can get broadband through your cable company and they'll come over and hook it up for you.

of course before you change connection you should know first the things you wil be needing...from a dial up connection you only use a modem and your off to connecting to internet but in broadband the company will supply you with a dsl modem,for a fee,and to connect it to your computer you must have a LAN card and a patch cord it is the wire connected from the dsl modem going to your computer,and that's it you can make a good connection provided that you have a good internet service provider or ISP...

was my friend as far as I know if you have linecard then there is nothing more in need to change from Balloch to a broadband connection of stop because that is the only thing which is required to have a broadband connections running on your computer. And if you have a computer not more than two or three years old when I can guarantee that you will definitely have them on board. Linecard nowadays it is a minimum requirement. And even if you don't have one can easily get it for 200 to 300 box in Indian currency.

Unless you live in an area not serviced by broadband, there is probably no reason not to change. And you will LOVE it. I have cable internet, I couldn't go back to dial up.

If you have a good computer and it's better to have fast internet connection. You can run more software and you can download stuff via the net in a short time. There are many benefits to have fast internet connection.

Lol.don't worry,you're not alone.I'm useless at technology,gadgets and such.I'm currently on wireless broadband.It's much more expensive than dial up and broadband.Why?Don't ask me,I didn't know until I wanted to cancel the account but got to know that I had to at least subscribe for a year.Just another one of their marketing scams.sigh.So,now all you need to know is get to your Internet provider and ask for a broadband modem.It's that simple;)

When I switched, I wasn't afraid to say, hey I have no idea what needs to be done..LOL But when I did change over, I really didn't have to do anything other than call the cable company and say I was a new customer and interested in their special, (they had a special where the bill was 26.95 a month for 5 months) They came out, install the line and modem, set me up, I signed the papers and I was good to go.. And like someone said before, you WILL LOVE IT...:)

When I switched, I simply called my broadband provider, which is my cable company, and made an appointment for them to come and install it for me. They supply the modem and software that goes with it. They installed it and got my email up and running. All that was left for me to do was to enjoy the speedy connection! They are always available to provde tech support over the phone if I need it. Just give them a call and tell them you are new to broadband, and they'll explain it all to you. It seems foreign at first, but it's very easy.

I used to think the process was difficult to achieve. I put it off for nearly two years. About two months ago, I decided to take the plunge. It was not as difficult as I thought. You see I am nearly 78. I applied to my provider. They sent me a package with a modem and lots of wire bits.In the package there was an instruction sheet to follow. The wires were all marked in different colours. I managed to put it in all together. I would recommend you take the PLUNGE. You will definitely see the improvement. Good Luck. roland.

There are two types of modems cable modems and router.First you will need to find out with a broadband connection company about the best modem or router.On ce you have purchased the modem or router.In from the connection people about it.Then they will come to tour home and connect and configure the modem or router.once this is complete they will check the internet speed if it is correct.That's it.after that when you switch on your computer.you will automatically be connected to the internet.

I would call the broadband provider and tell them you're interested in the service, but don't know what you'll need. They should be able to give you better information than we can here since we don't know what type of broadband you're considering or if the service provider will provide the needed equipment. With dial up service, you probably have a phone line that plugs into a modem in your computer. With broadband, usually you have either a phone line (DSL) or cable (broadband provided by cable tv company) that plugs into the DSL modem or a cable modem. Then your computer hooks into that modem with either a USB connection or an ethernet cable. That's the basic idea. You can add routers, switches, hubs, etc in a more complex setup.