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Use the following table to evaluate your ISP. Remember to replace the generic column ISP heading with your ISP's name. Rename this file as "Part 2 (Your Name).doc", and send the file as an attachment to the rest of your team via e-mail. Remember to copy me on that e-mail, so I have a copy of each team member's research. Place in your e-mail's subject line "Part 2 (Your ISP's Name)".

Use your answers to these questions to write your ISP's summary. Use the information from your teammates to write a closing paragraph comparing all ISPs reviewed by your team. In this last paragraph you should select, and justify, which ISP you believe is the best for you, from all ISPs reviewed by your team.

Briefly describe how you researched information for your ISP?

-Using Adelphia's home website, their parent company Time Warner, and Epinions.com.

Criteria Adelphia

What is the physical address of this ISP?

What connection types does this ISP offer? Adelphia offers High Speed Internet connections only, and have a color coded chart to organize, including a bronze, silver, gold, and ultimate packages.

What pricing options does this ISP offer? Customers with Adelphia's digital cable package pay $42.95 per month, while new customers receive a 3 to 6 month discount of $20.00 per month, then $50.00 after the 3 to 6 month trial.

Does this ISP require any special hardware? Adelphia requires a separate modem for your computer, which you can purchase or rent on a monthly basis for $3.00

If so, how much does the hardware cost? See above

Dose this ISP require any special Software? None

If so, how much does the software cost? -

Does this ISP accommodate travel with dial-up #s? No

If so, does the ISP give you local, toll-free, or both ways to connect? -

What security and privacy protection is provided? Adelphia states that "The information on your computer's hard drive is safe from prying eyes as long as you do not enable the file sharing option offered in Windows 95 (or 98)." It is implied that safety is relied