10020 Q46 - Retired w/only Social Security Income and a few hundred dollars in interest from savings account. (WEB TV is my only internet access. If this is classified as a computer.
10037 Many of your ISP options don't exist. I work for an ISP & they pay for my access. This affected my answers.
10042 Search engines, are great tools to gather information when doing any research for any school work e-mail is important so you can keep in touch with others who live far away.
10045 I don't know much about satellite connections. I would strongly consider switching to cable access, I live in the boonies and its not available. Also, the 2 dollars was a nice touch, it made me feel more obligated to fill this out. Glad I could help.
10051 Cost is important to me as far as internet access - Because I use it at work most of the time - so I rarely need it at home - so hwy pay a lot.
10061 Your survey missed a crucial reason I do not have high-speed access - amount of hassle with the provider over installation, customer support. I once ordered high speed access. After 3 bungled attempts at coordinating installation, I gave up because I didn't want the hassle. (If they can't install it, why should I believe they can maintain service?) In contrast, the dial-up has NEVER had an interrupting in service (yes, really!) and doesn't even send bills. I don't care if the connection is slow - it is hassle-free. this is the most important reason I stay with dial-up, and it was not part of your survey considerations.
10063 I am not willing to pay a lot for internet service for no more than my family has time to use it. I will be getting service this week though.
10076 We are about to retire (in 3-5years).
10078 I have access to free high speed reliable internet at work - therefore I won't pay a lot for it at home - cost is most feature. 10096 Will probably get a computer sometime in future.
10102 I just happened to be a poor choice for this survey as I am elderly. It was fun though! Thanks.
10110 All the answers he gave would be what I would choose or not choose in a internet service. I still think internet access is outrageous to afford.
10133 Very fast is better but not worth over $50 a month.
10144 I had DSL (SBC -Ameritech) - low reliability and speed; high cost 50/mo - I now went back to dial up (17/mo -reliable Earthlink). 10149 Paying for internet access sucks! RIP OFF!
10153 My answers will show that I valve speed, reliability and an always on connection. Something you did not mention at all that is very important to me is the ability to connect multiple computers to the internet, this is a mush-have.
20176 Although I answered to the best of my ability…frankly I don't really understand computers much less the internet. I did however understand the $$ as the 2 things that keep us from getting a computer: 1. Initial cost + 2. Ongoing cost! Thank you!
20181 My 2nd phone line $20 plus my ISP $122.95 totals $32.95. I would pay up to $35 per month for always on fast service. 20189 I enjoy using the internet but monthly expenses are a great concern to me. I do use it to find information and stay in touch.
Speed is a secondary concern.
20203 I or we don't use the net much but don't like being frustrated when we do., If we did use it more I wouldn't pay is more. But why pay for something you don't use.
20205 See front. I teach elementary school. Computer is always on at school. Use home computer mostly for e-mail and letter writing.
20216 Looking for a cheaper monthly fee faster connection and not get kicked off so much.
20226 I am moving from dial up to cable access. I think it's too expensive. In 10 years fro internet and broad band to be viable, homes will be pre connected. Needs to be immediate, reliable, a part of everyday life.
20267 Always on is a good idea but I think it is also a waste of energy. 20290 DSL, cable are charging to much for small business and home. 20291 Cost & availability.
20294 Would enjoy higher speed access but currently the cost is prohibited.
20297 At this particular time in my life, I am not willing to pay more for convenience b/c I am a college student and I have access to high speed connection, when necessary.
20300 Currently have a reliable high speed cable system installed, works good no complaints 20310 Make it fast, make it cheap, make it reliable!
20314 #43 Did not answer, has no categories that describes me! I am an AMERICAN, born an raised in this U.S. of AMERICA! 30356 I would be willing to go DSL is the mo. Rate were around $25.00 for most of what I use the internet for I just don't need high
speed (mostly email, news, some audio).
30368 I pay $40 for always on, very fast reliable service. It's too much, but I pay. Any drop in service or rise in cost, and I'd find another hobby. Sorry for the delay - I lost the original thanks for the two.
30380 My wife is the prime user of the internet in general. I will use it on occasion for other than work purposes but keep a separate e-mail address that I give out. The junk mail and ads go to this address, and allows me more efficient use of e-mail for business purposes.
30383 Price plays a big part in picking an internet provider.
30398 Since we only use internet 10-15 hrs a week, cost is a main factor for us. I wouldn't switch to another service (we're currently on MSN) unless it was faster than our dial-up, but no more than $35 a month. Our current service is very reliable and not much slower than our DSL at work.
30420 My boyfriend who lives with me makes most of the decisions discussed in your survey, so I relied on him for some of the answers.
30431 none
30455 I work from home w/high speed access wife/kids use phone modem and AOL
30466 I would use a High Speed internet connection every day for 15-30 min to obtain information. This service would be worth approx $35- since more and more internet accounts are charging money to obtain information.
30468 I have MSN and it's pretty fast, but I don't like getting ton's of e-mail from advertisers and you can only block 240 or so. 30481 I welcome high speed internet - however I do think it is a bit pricey and would have contemplate the pros and cons. 30486 We mostly use our computers and internet at work.
30488 I don’t use computer much. So with Juno on line, its free. Don't use computer much. Only play games.
30490 Computers are frustrating to use and understand. Each time I turn it on, I hate it more. I would not mind paying for a good internet service if I could pay only for the time on line, I will not pay a monthly fee for something I use as little as possible. 40526 Single parent family work pays for my internet.
40531 Currently, my internet cost is more expensive due to a dial-up contract I do not use. Next March it is finished so my monthly cost will be reduced by $25.00 month.
40541 Because we don't use the internet often, we need it to be low-cost, but reliable, so that when we do want to go on, we can. 40547 Don't have a computer, would like to have one.
40552 My office is very close to home (10 minutes) so it is easy to access the internet via a T1 connection there. If that were not the case, I would have already installed direct high-speed access at home, and in the next few months, we do plan to that anyway. 40593 I'm not into the internet. Just sometimes, for fun thank you for the money. Happy in Vegas.
40600 We used to have a computer and had the internet but we sold it when we had a baby the extra $$ - no time to use the computer.
40602 I would not really want to switch to any of the examples you gave because I currently have cable modem which is always on very fast very reliable and only $45/month.
40622 My current financial situation dictates cost as the stand - out primary consideration. Improvements are certain to alter my answers.
40637 Use only email and have vtech companion.
40647 I work for fun part time in the office at an Animal Hospital. We have four computers. Do all the balancing & reconciling at the end of each day. The computer is wonderful. I give all my earnings to church and my grandchildren. I work for fun (part-time). 40653 President, S-Corp Accounting Firm. No degree after 4 1/2 years college due to car crash and subsequent decline in health. 40668 New person. Don't know much yet!
40676 I only use the computer when I need to loop up something in classifieds or a movie time. I don't really care about the internet. 50708 Reliable, very fast always on week - $17.00 per month - have use of phone while surfing.
50711 Have had a computer for two years, always get kicked off by AOL, must stay on it for 3 years or pay AOL (composure) for computer (get in free for going on line with them for 3 years) Will change access company when contract mass out. 50724 I personally do not use the internet but have my secretaries or technicians use it as search for many materials, etc. 50735 Price means a lot!!!
50741 I choose not to utilize new technology, even after attending and passing basic computer technique. 50767 A need very fast, very reliable, reasonable cost internet access. A do not need always on.-
50769 I don’t' think I am much help in this survey seeing I am too old to have need of this. But it is very useful to others thank you. 50776 Our internet service is through our TV cable Co.
50830 I am too old to start.
50831 Price is important - I would probably contact my children more often but I still enjoy learning their voices when we call each other.
50833 Cost and reliability would be the two most important factors since I am a homemaker. I have not yet learned how to really use the internet.
50847 I would like something to hook up to that is fast, reliable, not too expensive - and could hook up wireless on my laptop. 60877 price of internet access is the most important factor since I don't use it at home very often.
60883 Don't have computer or on line not interested in any of them. Not interested in internet. 60905 Only use the Internet occasionally.
60920 I have a full computer set up which has never been plugged in. I do not know how to use it - yet!
60962 As a retiree, cost is most important to me. I do work part - time for extra income and will not work full time.
60975 Very satisfied with our foresat service - it nearly duplicate that which & experienced during my work at the university. This is a service of a municipal utilities.
60987 My name is Sharma White. William White Jar is deceased. So I filled out the survey I was his daughter. Thanks for the 2 bucks. I hope this helps.
60998 My wife pays the phone bills internet bills, so I'm not sure what the amounts are - sorry.
60999 My 4 children with college degrees use the internet extensively for information and access to newspapers - I have taken 3 courses at Community Colleges but do not feel friendly with a computer. Tried several free internet offers but felt it was too complicated.
61013 Time of day of "not always on" would be useful. I have but don't subscribe to high speed cable service for cost and other reasons.
61015 Right now for me cheaper is better.
61021 I am completely satisfied with my current internet service and would not switch for any reason
61023 AOL on my computer is very slow since computer is older model - I don't use it much, find very little items of interest. 71052 Cost is a primary factor in switching from dial-up for me.
71057 Cost of the service is very important but so is speed and reliability. 71064 Sorry couldn't be of more help.
71071 The two dollars surprised me. Thank you. I hope to have a computer/internet access by next year. Our local cable TV company just started offering cable internet access.
71093 Reliable access #1, speed 2, cost 3. Your questionnaire on Internet leaves out the most important issue, the provider! My first provider was not reliable: often service was interrupted for hours due to problems. When I changed providers the first provider took all my emails saying the emails were their property! The second provider was great until they came up with a new program which you were, forced to switch to with Yahoo. It took out my Internet Explorer; mail came in to the mail sorter as if you had lost your connection and was hard to read! I requested the SBC get this program off my computer and with help I was able to get rid of most of it. Thank heavens I had an update for Internet Explorer which I was able to install. My current provider did not provide a disk to get a connection as they first two providers did, which these programs still "haunt" me. I only had to change my phone number access; it is painfully slow but hasn't messed up my computer to date, didn't add clutter on my hard disk, costs about the same. DSL or cable is not available at this time.
71104 I am on the internet at work for most of the day, for home use, price is the most important aspect. 71136 I currently have cable access which is fast enough for me and is in the price range that I like. 71137 Cost is an important factor followed by reliability.
71148 My son complete the survey.
71171 My experience with free internet services is that they are unreliable and annoying (advertising). $10/month for dial-up is a reasonable cost to acceptable speed for my home use. I also don't have cable TV - why pay for something that you can get for free.
71183 I am 65 years old and do not know too much about the internet and probably will not use it. Therefore did not answer the "options" because didn't think it would be of any use to you.
71189 I want: always on, very fast, very reliable and $20/month. (installation time is not important) 71201 We will be getting a laptop soon.
81246 Cost of internet access is ridiculous. As long as I have internet access at work, I will not pay more than $30/month for a fast connection.
81265 Always on very fast $30. Very reliable. 81289 I use Netzero - free internet.
81292 I have high-speed internet access at work, so I'm not willing to pay much to have it at home. 81298 The internet is very important to me because I have a daughter with special needs.
81301 While we value internet access, our current usage pattern does not justify ( to us, at least) spending more than $10/month, no matter how desirable the access features may be. We currently use Juno, which offers free internet access.
81312 Live in a apt., alone don't need computer.
81327 I am employed by a telecommunications CO and get phone and internet at a discounted rate.
81330 High-speed access should be a standard and available in all areas. The price to have high-speed access is too high. 81345 We're happy with what we have for the amount we use it.
81366 Have a hands cape and mother live with. Take are of mother. I do not have a computer, but my daughter has. I do use her & my sister has one I use.
81374 I seldom use the internet and have perhaps a dozen or so people I exchange e-mail with.