As long as you are upgrading to a high speed internet provider, you might as well upgrade your computer system to make sure it is up to par to handle the speed. If your processor is outdated, the chances are you are loosing out on some valuable horsepower and are not harnessing the full bandwidth you are paying for.
-Need more than one e-mail? Many providers offer several accounts so all of your family can have an email account.
-Have kids? Your service provider can guide you through parental controls and security settings that monitor which Web sites children access. Most major providers offer this nowadays.
-Ask if the provider offers any filters for spam and other unwanted e-mail.
-Carefully read the provider’s privacy policy to learn about personal information the company may save.
-Concerned about computer viruses? Most providers offer subscriptions for virus protection software.