Many of us have tried countless types of internet providers over the years.
The latest and best services have caught our attention and have kept us as customers, due to our need to get online either for business or for leisure, and even for accessing school work.
Information gets around fast, and broadband has become a hot topic, but how to separate fact from fiction is a different story.
It is decision time and the Top 5 Facts would really help you get off the fence, so here are some "must know" facts.

1. The popular title of "broadband" has become an umbrella term for internet service providers.
   While the speed of downloads and uploads has grown dramatically, this term is intended to mean that online services that exceed 768 kilobits per second are considered broadband...
   This means that one of your slowest DSL lines could use this term if it is anywhere above 768 kilobits per second and it could be true by technicality.
   You will need to ask your ISP about the speed of your service to be sure you are maximizing on the speeds you thought you were getting.
   Don't be afraid to ask questions about the service you are getting, it could save you money in the long run, and you will be happy that you did.
   
2. All DSL internet connections are not the same.
   There are plenty of DSL connections that will wrongly call themselves broadband when their speeds are not comparable to the FCC's definition at 768 kilobits per second.
   Standard DSL lines can be as slow as 384 kilobits per second, and are definitely not considered broadband, but you can also find DSL services at 6 megabytes per second which are much faster, so be sure to check the consistent speed of your DSL line and change it based on your need.
   
3. You could probably find that same service cheaper.
   Shop around for your broadband internet service before you settle on one because of price.
   You may find a higher speed that gives you a better quality of service for a comparable price or a service that doesn't charge you any taxes or additional fees.
   
4. Be sure the service you choose actually meets your needs.
   A person who needs online access primarily for uploading and downloading documents for school has different download and upload speed requirements than a person who uses the internet for playing video games.
   All online connection needs are not the same, so be sure to express your needs to your provider.
   
5. How frequently do you actually use the internet? Maybe you don't need a service that has all the bells and whistles, but you could use something that is manageable and you don't mind your service being a bit slow.