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
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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?