Getting Your Service Installed

You've done your research, you've found out what connection technologies are available to you, and you've checked prices and asked a few selected ISPs for references. Now what? The following sections describe the steps you need to take to get your network connected.

When the Phone Company Is Involved

If you choose DSL, ISDN, or frame relay service, you have to get a phone line installed and have to deal with the phone company. If you remember her, conjure up a picture of Lily Tomlin's character "Ernestine" taking your order. Got the picture?