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2. What do you need to enjoy all services?
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The Right Cable Company
Make sure your local cable company provides data services that use
cable TV industry-standard DOCSIS compliant and PacketCable
compliant technology.
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Internet/Telephone Service Provider (ISP/TSP)
Your cable company provides you access to an Internet Service
Provider (ISP) and Telephone Service Provider (TSP).
The ISP is your gateway to the Internet and provides you with a
pipeline to access Internet content on the World Wide Web (WWW).
The TSP provides you with telephone access to other modems
or other telephone services over the Public Switched Telephone
Network (PSTN).
Check with your cable company to make sure you have everything you need
to begin.
Your cable company will know if you need to install special software or
re-configure your computer to make your cable internet service work for you.
Parts and Putting them Together
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