subject: Service Providers Jockey For Concord Internet Business [print this page] Because the interest in having Internet connection has increased so rapidly in communities all over America, there has been a rapid increase in the number of companies who offer Internet connections and service options. Concord Internet is an example of multiple service providers competing to offer the Internet to residents of the Concord area.
It should come as no surprise that the competition among Concord Internet providers is brisk. Each company hopes that by providing cheaper prices, free installation, free equipment or unusual services that their service will draw customers away from their competition.
Everyone likes to get something for free. Concord Internet companies have begun to offer such customer carrots as: free landlinephone with the companys high speed DSL or cable Internet service or no installation costs. One company advertises a free router to any high speed DSL or cable Internet customer. Another will provide fifteen months DSL or cable high speed service for the price of an annual contract. Another company promises to match any competitions deal if their present customer agrees to sign on for another year.
One company has a different slant on grouping. They will match the DSL or Cable high speed order of each new customer. So, if as a first-time customer, you sign up for a month, they give you two. If you sign up for three, they give you half a year. If you sign up for six months you get a year and if you agree to a year, they will give you two years. Obviously it is a better deal the longer you agree to a first contract with them.
Bundling is also anincentive for customers-both present and new ones. Internet service providers offer to group: Internet, cell phone, TV cable, and/or landline phone under one monthly fee. This results in a huge saving for customers who want several services. They alsoreceive the advantage of billing from only one company for several services.
Speed is a much-advertised benefit. Internet service providers promise that clients will be able to download and upload large files. They will also be able to download and watch on demand movies, save videos and put music files on their iPods and MP3 players without interruptions. Companies stress that customers must have Broadband Internet for their home or business so they have speedy, uninterrupted service for surfing, saving and downloading and multiple Internet use in the same building.
Security is a concern for many Internet customers who may be doing online banking, books, customer transactions or online shopping. Internet providers offer free security services such asNorton or identity Guard Secure Backup and Share to guard against worms, viruses, hackers and identity theft.
Because there are a number of Concord Internet services providers, competition to get customers is lively. Customers can capitalize on this Internet service war by price comparing, noting which providers have the service they desire and talking to present customers of the service providers they are considering.
