If you're reading this, you are online, but maybe you're getting information for a friend or providing information for your church. We want to help you understand your options. There are currently three primary ways to connect to the internet — to go online:

1. Dial-up Modems (at least 56K = moderate speed)
2. DSL Modems (10 times faster than dial-up)
3. Cable Modems (faster than DSL)

Each option requires a subscription to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) costing from $10.00 to $25.00 per month, and the modem equipment to make the connection. Companies might waive fees for DSL or cable equipment in return for committment to a year or more subscription.

Call your local phone company to find out about DSL connections, and your local cable company for cable connections. If you use a dial-up modem (these have been around the longest), there are more choices for ISPs, like AOL. The Conference Office uses Easystreet Services out of Beaverton, Oregon.

With a dial-up modem and ISP, you need to be concerned about having a local number to call, or you pay long distance rates in addition to your ISP subscription.