Internet Service Provider

Polarkom (MaxDSL)

MaxDSL or dial-up Internet access via card (Dial-up)

Using of Dial-up modem of 56 Kbps has a lot of disadvantages that ADSL doesn't have: low connection speed, constantly busy telephone, tiresome dial-up to provider, because modem pools are often overloaded, especially at night, unstable connection and periodic connection breakdowns. In addition, because of the hourly rate, you lose not only time but also money.

MaxDSL or cable Internet?

Cable TV and Internet networks are being developed slowly and now it is very unlikely that you will be able to connect to the Internet anywhere in Murmansk. Moreover, the operator will not lay an expensive cable channel if only one person in the house needs internet. And by using ADSL you can get fast Internet in any part of the city today.
MaxDSL or Internet via satellite?

Compared to ADSL the satellite Internet systems have less stable connection and considerably longer response time while receiving information from the Internet, which imposes a number of restrictions on the work with the Network. Also, via satellite you can only receive information, and to send requests to the network you will need another connection to the Internet. And the installation of satellite equipment itself is quite a complicated procedure.

MaxDSL or radio access?

In comparison with wireless access systems ADSL has higher quality of connection, which is close to fiber-optic lines. At the same time the cost of connection and use of ADSL is considerably lower. Moreover, due to the peculiarities of Murmansk topography it is not possible to connect to the Internet via radio channel everywhere.