The term “broadband” refers to an Internet connection that has a high bandwidth. Unlike the older, slower “dial-up” type of Internet connection that it replaced, an open broadband connection does not block the phone and so there is no need to connect and disconnect at the beginning and end of each session; indeed most broadband… Continue reading The Types Of Broadband Connections Explained
Tag: Broadband
Broadband On Demand – How MiFi Will Give Us Broadband Everywhere
What an age we live in. The internet instantly connects us with people, places, images and ideas from around the globe, plugging us into the best (and the worst) that the world has to offer, and all from the comfort of a favorite armchair. Until–uh oh: there’s a power interruption. While just minutes before, we… Continue reading Broadband On Demand – How MiFi Will Give Us Broadband Everywhere
Choosing The Right Broadband Access
There are many ways to connect to the internet, from old-fashioned dial-up service to faster options like DSL, fiber optic and cable. What all of those options have in common, however, is that they all require that some sort of wire come into your home or business, whether that wire is an ordinary telephone line,… Continue reading Choosing The Right Broadband Access
Hurry Up! Dealing With Slow Broadband
There are few things more frustrating to hardcore Internet users than a sluggish broadband connection. After all, the entire purpose of paying more for broadband is to get faster speeds than DSL. So where are those speeds? And is there anything to be done about a lethargic Internet connection? While there are some things that… Continue reading Hurry Up! Dealing With Slow Broadband
What You Need To Know About Broadband Speeds
When shopping for broadband Internet, you’ll likely encounter a host of confusing, and potentially misleading, terms. Exactly what does one provider’s “blazing fast” plan provide compared to another’s “high capacity” plan? What does upstream and downstream mean? And what is Mbps all about? If you want to make a smarter choice, it’s smart to learn… Continue reading What You Need To Know About Broadband Speeds
How Does Broadband Internet Work
When you get on your computer, you may take it for granted that you will be able to access the Internet. However, do you know how broadband Internet works? Here is a brief overview of how you get on the Internet to access pages such as Facebook and Twitter. Without a working Internet connection, you… Continue reading How Does Broadband Internet Work
Alternatives To ADSL Broadband
While ADSL broadband is by far the most common form of broadband Internet, it is not available to everyone. There remain many parts of the world, including remote areas of the U.S. and Europe where ADSL is unavailable. Although the situation is improving, some areas will likely still not be able to get an ADSL… Continue reading Alternatives To ADSL Broadband
What's The Difference Between DSL And Broadband Internet?
Many technologically inexperienced people wonder what the relationship between DSL and broadband Internet is. This question is common, since Internet service delivery is a highly technical field—one that involves a variety of other technical jargon to make things hazier—just in case the two above terms aren’t already confusing enough. Broadband Defined To avoid confusion, let’s… Continue reading What's The Difference Between DSL And Broadband Internet?
Burglar Alarms: From Bells and Wires to Broadband and No Wires
The first commercial burglar alarms were relatively simple things it has to be said. These usually worked by simply hoping that the intruder would trip one of the wires which would then set a bell ringing. Clearly things have moved on since then and security websites like ADT will open your eyes to the wealth… Continue reading Burglar Alarms: From Bells and Wires to Broadband and No Wires
Compare Broadband – Get The Best Deal And Save Money
Broadband connections are important for the developement of both – the economy and your peronal life. This is the reason why governments all around the world foster and subsidize the expansion of broadband networks. Modern connections will make communication easy, bring entertainment into your home in unparalleled quality and benefit your business. Future growth will… Continue reading Compare Broadband – Get The Best Deal And Save Money