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For many early users the external modem shared with the telephone was the only way to link the PC to the outside world. This is still a possible solution for occasional use, but remember that while the PC is
“on-line” your customers will hear the busy tone and perhaps go elsewhere!
For some a second line solves this problem at a reasonable cost. A pay as you use service from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) may be adequate or from £10 per month you can use the web and email as much as you need at a known cost.
Today with the BROADBAND “ADSL” solution, you can surf and email at the same time as using the telephone. The cost of such services start at £19.99 per month but can be considerably more. For this you get by default the use as much as you like option with a faster link that makes the Internet and large emails much more attractive and less time consuming.
Unfortunately some people live or work too far away from their local telephone exchange to take the ADSL service. An alternative is similar to “ISDN” the digital network telephone service, marketed by BT as “Home Highway”. This is more expensive than ADSL but provides two telephone lines as well as a high speed computer link.
If your business already has a connection to a cable company, there are other fast options available.
A high speed line does not solve all the problems - some Internet sites are often busy and hence slow. Sometimes the Internet becomes congested by storms of junk or virus generated email. Some ISPs become congested as the kids arrive home from school or at weekends.
I rely on understanding your needs before spending your cash.
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