Archive for the ‘Tips’ Category.
October 21, 2009, 7:13 pm
As far as making the final decision on what ISP to turn to, it remains that we will be checking out what goes along with it. There are some special cases where promotions make the pot sweeter and the right time to sign up with ISPs today.
There are many great web hosting sites out there, but some are just better than others. They got a lot of great things to offer, and they are able to offer you it at a price that most of us can afford. On top of that, they offer great customer support so you never have to try and figure anything out by yourself. That is a great thing that I wish that all web hosting sites offered. If you are not fully happy with the package that you get, then you can get your money back!
April 27, 2008, 6:29 am
While we all want fast Internet connections, it remains that we have to consider the number of workstations to a networking device called a router. Using a router to share Internet connection is common in most offices and homes today and if you happen to think that you are not getting the ideal speed for your connection, you just have to consider this as well.
Two computers can severely affect your connection to the web. You are paying for a single service that is divided into two so with that, your bandwidth will also be divided. So if you think you pulled of a fast one on your ISP, think again. They have thought of that too.
April 23, 2008, 6:28 am
Before you call the customer support of your ISP and start complaining about a sudden slow down or loss of Internet connection, it would be wise to cover all the bases of your computer setup before doing so. Sometimes, we have to consider factors like the firewalls we install to protect our computer. We may have overlooked a certain configuration which may be the only problem.
It is normal for us to blabber at customer service representatives of their poor service. While this is not to defend poor service on their part which happens a lot, we just have to make sure we don’t up looking the bad guy by making sure we have all bases covered.
April 10, 2008, 6:14 am
For people who have been hooked on to the Internet these days, it remains that the only important thing is being connected on the web. Now the speed of your connection will vary. We have been witnesses to various Internet connections such as:
- Dial Up
- Cable
- DSL
- Broadband
Of these choices, we will of course choose the faster connections. But if you are just checking your email or surfing for a couple of minutes, do you really have to pay for the service that may not be justifiable if you are not a heavy Internet user?
These are things to consider. We need to save these days and whittling down our expenses such as ISP subscriptions can be a big help towards us.
April 6, 2008, 6:12 am
With the economic crisis we find ourselves today, most companies, including the ISPs are devising new schemes to entice untapped markets to sign up with them. But a word of caution however. While they do bring down the cost, expect the quality to diminish as well. Take it from someone who knows.
They will state that you will have a minimal bandwidth which is suitable for people who only surf and email. But the thing is, how can you be able to avail of these services when they are always down?
Worst, when you call technical support, they turn to all sorts of problems which are not even associated. Like how can your IP address change if you don’t turn of your computer when the problem occurred? Ask PLDT, they are professionals in excuses.
April 2, 2008, 6:10 am
Consider the issues of a good ISP:
- Lots of Downtime
- Poor Customer Service
- Prices
These are just some of the usual issues you have to deal with when it comes to signing up with an Internet Service Provider. Most of the time, they would not care as long as you sign up with them.
With that in mind, when do you tell yourself to look for another ISP that can give you better services and treat you more with respect?
There is the notion that just because you are a large company like the Philippine Long Distance Corporation in the Philippines, that they could care less if you would transfer to their competitors. They will survive.
Well, speaking for yourself, you can transfer and see if the service is good. But while one person will not make an immediate impact, it will soon catch up with them when other subscribers start to leave one by one.
March 29, 2008, 12:52 am
One thing that differentiates most Internet Service Providers (ISP) from other is the speed of the connection that they offer. Ranging from DSL to broadband, the difference in terms of browsing and downloading can be significantly noticed.
But while we all want fast connection, we should also be practical on the purpose of having an Internet connection. For one thing, prices vary according to plan and if you really don’t have use for high-speed downloading, may as well stick it out with the lower package until you find the need to upgrade them for other uses.
Infatuation should not set in. Putting your mindset on what you really need can really save you a lot of worries as well as disappointments later on.
March 19, 2008, 12:52 am
People are price sensitive and if you suddenly come across a too good to be true ISP offer, you would be surprised at the hidden things that go along with it. There are catches involved and before you do sign up, it would be best to make sure that you check everything from the most important thing all the way to the least important.
It would be futile in the end if you were not able to spot these hidden takeaways. Only then will you understand why a service may become cheaper. Worst, it would eventually place you into a bind since normally, they would require you stay with them for minimum number of years. If you don’t finish it, you end up paying them. Nice way to rip off customers don’t you think?
March 5, 2008, 12:53 am
There will never be a right ISP for you. You just have to employ an analytical approach to be able to sign up with the right one. Normally, it would be best to rely on testimonials so that you can be able to see what current customers who have already signed up are saying. The more testimonials you will get the better to decide.
Do not be fooled by ads. Remember that while they may seem harmless, it still remains that they are advertising schemes that aim to lure in customers. Be aware of what is not offered to you as these may eventually come out in the end.