text: i just got a dell loptop and i need to get internet service, i already have a rooter what is the next step?   congratulations on your laptop.  having your own laptop is fun.  finding internet access is easy:  a good source is looking in the yellow pages (if you are in the usa) for internet provider listings.  a lot are advertised on the tv and have 800 numbers to call, some are offered by the phone company such as at&t ; aol; earthlink, netzero, yahoo, peoplepc, etc.   you will need a basic server:  most come preloaded on the laptop--mind did and it is microsoft internet explorer.   you need a server to get on the internet and then one of the on-line providers listed above.  i am not sure of what you would do if you are from a country other than the usa, but dell could let you know what is available where you are.   best wishes