What+Internet+service+should+I+buy

Because you live in Philadelphia, this is pretty easy. If you are a first-time computer user/buyer then you should probably try and get the free Interenet service through Wireless Philadelphia. If you can't get the service (it still doesn't work reliably in many parts of the city) or don't like it for any other reason, then you can use other Internet providers. Verizon probably offers the lowest-cost broadband option of $17.99 per month for 768k DSL. If you don't have a house phone (aka a landline) then Verizon is going to charge you about $32 per month. So for those without a landline, then I've heard that Comcast is offering an Internet Only deal of $25 per month for 1 meg cable.