Over-50s Happy To Use The Internet

The notion that most old people fear technology is fast becoming an outmoded one, as recent figures reveal that more than half of Britons aged over 50 have access to the internet. Of those, one in five regularly access emails, and use instant messaging, internet phones and social networks to keep in touch with family and friends; figures that match the rest of the population.

Over-50s, or 'silver surfers' as they are known, spend almost 205 billion a year in the UK, presenting an enormous opportunity for on-line merchants. However, only a few 'enlightened' companies even consider older people when marketing on-line, with less than 5% of total online marketing budgets targeted at this age group. That is bound to change soon as on-line retailers catch-on, but in the meantime silver surfers are making the most of what else the internet has to offer.

There is anecdotal evidence that there is a hard-core of retired people who could be classified as 'early adopters', due to their eagerness to try out new features online and buy the latest technology. Indeed, many of those have the latest machines and gadgets, including items such as professional standard webcams, so that they can take advantage of free video calls to see as well as talk to their children and grandchildren.

In this day and age when it is much more common for families to live on opposite sides of the world, everyone has much more opportunity to keep in touch with their immediate families, via the internet. Instant messaging has been available for many years, but text based communication is incapable of delivering true emotion or sentiment, resulting in the introduction of a whole new system of graphic emotions using various smiley faces, to which older people tend not to subscribe.

The best form of communication is face-to-face, but when that isn't possible the next best alternative is video calling; a much better option for people who want to talk and not type. And many of the older 'early adopters' have already discovered that as technology is advancing so quickly high-quality images can now be delivered via internet to the opposite side of the world in an instant, allowing them to stay in touch with their loved ones all over the globe. All that is required is that people that wish to communicate with each other via this method have a webcam and the same provider software installed on their PC or laptop.

But, the real beauty of this technology, as many over-50s have already discovered, is that voice and video calls made through the same provider are free. Now, not only can they exchange all their latest news online, they can talk about it for as long as they like safe in the knowledge that it's not costing them a penny!

Who says that old people can't adapt to new technology?

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How to Choose the Best ISP Provider

How do you know which ISP provider is the best? There are so many ISP providers out there that it is difficult to know which one is the best. After a lot of looking into it, though, I found that it is actually not as hard as you might think. The best ISP provider is no one service; it is just the one that fits your needs the best. In order to figure out which one that is, there are some things you may want to consider.

First and foremost, you will likely want to use an ISP provider that offers you regular upgrades. You also want one that has been in business for a long time and is currently stable. ISP providers that offer regular upgrades are clearly staying up to date for their customers, and if they have been in business a while they are likely doing good things. You might also want to look into their customer service, if things go bad you want to know you will get a quick response to the trouble.

When you look at an ISP provider to use, you should also take a look at how many email addresses they offer per account. If they dont offer enough for you, then that may not be the best ISP provider for you, but may for someone else. You certainly dont want your family reading each others emails or fighting over a preferred address.

An ISP provider that offers child filters for the internet are great if you have children. Check around because often times ISP providers offer games for kids, links to homework sites, or links to kid friendly fun sites. You should also try to look at one that does not only block sites dangerous to your kids, but also one that has a good SPAM and virus blocker on it. That will save you both time and irritation from SPAM and perhaps loss of files with a virus.

Look for an ISP provider that offers you unlimited usage. It is rare to find ISP providers that limit access today, but they are out there and you want to know what you are getting into before you sign up. Always check out the usage agreements. With email, online shopping, and research a family is likely online enough to justify a monthly unlimited access fee.

You will probably want to pay attention to price as well. ISP providers vary in price, but they also vary in services they provide. So although you will want to consider price, you may want to avoid making it the primary factor in your decision. Just make sure it connects at the speed you want and loads websites quickly and efficiently.

The best ISP provider is the one that works the best for you and your familys internet needs. Take your time and investigate the services, costs, and software available through each provider. Think about the needs of your family and match them up. Once you do that, kick back and enjoy your internet access.

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