Are you getting ready to ditch your old internet service provider and change to the competition? If so, there are a couple things to consider as you get ready for your installation date. Will You Keep Your Old ISP Connection? Think about if you have any desire to keep the existing connection to your old ISP up and running in your home because when you have a new internet service provider installed, they will likely want to go up to the main utility pole and use all of the existing lines.