There are a few key players in the Georgia DSL software market. Each has advantages and disadvantages, and prices can vary greatly depending on the individual needs of your business. If you do your research well, you should be able to find inexpensive DSL service in Georgia.

When purchasing DSL service in Georgia, you should consider:

1. Whether DSL meets your needs, or if other high speed Internet carriers in Georgia would work better (such as a cable or satellite provider).
2. The unique telecommunications needs of your business.
3. The features of the major Georgia DSL providers.

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Choose among cable, satellite or DSL service in Georgia

While convenient and reasonably inexpensive, DSL Internet service in Georgia may not be available in all areas, especially rural Georgia. Call your local phone service provider to see if your phone lies are DSL compatible. If they are not, consider cable or satellite high-speed Internet service.

I recommend: The main cable Internet providers in Georgia are Comcast and Charter. You may be able to get satellite Internet access through DIRECTV or DIRECWAY.

Consider the unique telecommunications needs of your business

When choosing a Georgia DSL provider, some things you should consider include the number of employees that must use the DSL service, the bandwidth needs of the company and the amount of money that you would like to spend on DSL service. Small or home-based businesses may be able to use residential DSL services, instead of spending the extra money for business DSL services.

I recommend: Compare and contrast the features of various DSL companies servicing Georgia. Here is an excellent comparison chart.

Compare features of the major Georgia DSL providers

Many companies offer DSL service in Georgia, but the main ones include AT&T, Earthlink and Verizon. Each has various price points, advantages and disadvantages. The price changes depending on the desired speed and bandwidth. Some plans include uptime guarantees, service level agreements, professional installation, dedicated IP addresses, free modems, online bill pay capabilities and more.

I recommend: Visit the AT&T, Earthlink and Verizon business DSL websites to see which plan is best for your company. Make sure to note any special offers or rebates.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Don't be afraid to ask for discounts, free months of service or other perks. Competition is fierce among DSL Internet service providers in Georgia; most companies don't mind to give up a little future profit in order to gain you as a customer.