dIal up & high speed

[sherry!]

I'm going to call various internet service providers about ditching dial up for high speed. I need to know what questions to ask ( so as not too sound too dumb )! My pc is just for home use, no business involved unless I do some selling on E Bay. I hope to get a service I like right away, so as not to have to disconnect & try another--kinda costly.
Hope you can help.. 

[reddevilggg]

Depends on which part of the world you live in!

[wyatt]

What type of technology is utilized? (DSL / Cable / Satellite )
Amount of downstream (ingress) and upstream (egress) speeds are offered? (10mbps over 1024kbps)
Equipment rental/purchase needs? (modem/router)
What type of handoff is provided? (copper ethernet 10/100 RJ45 or USB)
Connection Type (Authenticated PPP/oE or Continual Lease/DHCP )
Contract Term Lengths?
Monthly Fee?

[sherry!]

Thanks Wyatt !