If you live in or around Thompson Falls, you have options when it comes to finding an internet provider. While you may not have the same number of choices you would have in a major cities, there are more choices today than there were even a few years ago.
Before choosing an internet service provider, it is worth making a few phone calls. It can be very difficult to tell just what you’re getting from websites and package or introductory offers in both the short-term and long-term.
When calling service providers in the Thompson Falls area, there are at least three questions you should ask to have the website information confirmed.
Upload and Download Speeds or How Fast is Fast
Many companies talk about fast or high speed internet, but those terms are subjective. Ask about specific upload and download speeds. Pay particular attention to the lowest speed they guarantee for your area.
Bandwidth Restrictions or Limits
Sometimes an internet service provider offers very good speeds for both downloads and uploads, but then has restrictive caps on use. This can include limiting speed once a certain amount of bandwidth use is recorded. Ask specifically if the company has caps in place and if they use any kind of reduction in speed based on usage on your account.
Pricing
Some companies offer very attractive introductory packages that seem like they are just a fraction of the cost of other services. These packages may be offered for three to six months, with the prices increasing dramatically over the initial price after the introductory period is over. To make matters works, this type of internet service provider may require a one or two year contract that locks you into the higher rates.
