| Type of Line | Transfer Rates | Monthly Cost | ISP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dial-up | 56Kbps | $14.95 | Cpu-Net |
| ISDN | 64Kbps | $149.99 | Echo Online |
| ISDN | 128Kbps | $249.99 | Echo Online |
| ADSL (High Speed) | Up to 1 Mbps downstream 160 Kbps upstream | $44.95 | Sympatico High speed |
| ADSL (High Speed Ultra) | Up to 3 Mbps downstream 640 Kbps upstream | $69.95 | Sympatico High speed Ultra |
| CableTV (High Speed) | 1.5 Mbps download; 192 kbps upload | $44.95 | Rogers High Speed |
| CableTV (Internet Lite) | 128 Kbps download 64 Kbps upload | $29.95 | Hi-Speed Internet Lite |
| T1> | 1.5 Mbps | from $19.95 | DSLnet |
| T3> | 45000kbps | $38,000 | Admiral Online |
| Wireless | 2 Mbps download; 2 Mbps upload | $41.99 | Storm.ca |
| Satellite | up to 7 times Faster than 56kbps
56x7=up to 392kbps | $99.99 | DirecWay |