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As more and more Internet providers come to the Colusa area promising visions of grandeur, one by one they seem to vanish just as quickly as they came. Over the 11+ years ColusaNET has been your locally owned ISP, we've seen a few come and go, that's for sure. Competition is good, it keeps everyone on their toes. In light of some of their marketing tactics however, the chart* below was recently compiled to help clear the confusion. If you're unsure how this all relates, feel free to call for an explanation, we'd be happy to help.

	ColusaNET	DSL	Cable	Satellite
Service compared at:	$49.95/month	$49.95/month	$59.95/month	$79.95/month
Dial-Up service since:	1996	1998	None	N/A
Broadband service since:	1998	2000	2007 (Maybe)	N/A
Start-up costs:	Based on term	Promo	Promo	N/A
Download Speed:	4-6 Megabits and climbing	1 Megabit (fixed)	4-6 Megabits (fixed)	1 to 4 Megabits (fixed)
Upload Speed:	4-6 Megabits and climbing	1/2 of 1 Megabit (fixed)	1/3 of 1 Megabit (fixed)	Fractional
Symmetrical service?	YES (always)	NO	NO	NO
Email accounts:	YES	YES	YES	YES
Spam and Virus blocker:	YES	YES	YES	YES

Dial-Up access:	YES	NO	NO	N/A
Static IP address:	YES (multiple avail.)	NO	NO	NO
Dynamic IP address:	Unlimited	5	1	1
Modem Provided:	None needed	YES	Extra charge	YES
Limited Promotion:	NO	YES	YES	YES
Extra monthly charges:	In some cases	YES	YES	N/A
Multiple extra fees for various taxes and federal charges:	NONE	YES	YES	N/A
Other service required:	NO	YES	YES	NO
Dedicated Internet Professional?	YES	NO	NO	NO
Tech Support:	YES, local	Outside contractor	Outside contractor	Outside contractor
Locally Owned:	YES	NO	NO	NO
On-Site help with your network and/or computer problems?	YES (may be extra charge)	NO	NO	NO

*The information presented here is subject to change and may be based on promotional offerings. ColusaNET is not responsible for any inaccuracies.