The newest broadband service is fiber-optic,
which is the fastest Internet connection thus far. However, this type of
Internet service is still in its infancy as its service areas are quite limited
and because the laying down of the fiber-optic cable takes a while to complete.
Wherever it is available, the cost not only competes with that of DSL and
cable, but it provides a much faster connection than both of those services.
The last and slowest broadband service is
provided by satellite. Although this is a good replacement for dial-up for
those people living in remote rural areas, the installation costs are quite
high, but the ongoing monthly charges are competitive to both cable and DSL.
There are many advantages to the DSL and cable
broadband service. It provides greater bandwidth than other Internet access
forms, and that makes it easier for the computer user to multitask with several
applications performing in the background while you surf the web. It is
possible for you to surf the web while listening to audio.
The networking of computers in the home is made
easier with a broadband connection, by either using wireless or wired modems.
The cost of broadband service is higher annually
than the cheaper dial-up version by $100 to $500, but given the advantages and
ease of a broadband connection, it is well worth the cost.
A broadband connection allows you to play many
popular computer games that rely on a fast Internet connection.
Broadband connection, unlike the old dial-up
internet connection, will not engage your phone line when in use. In fact,
having a broadband connection makes it possible for you to obtain an Internet
phone service so you will no longer need the traditional phone line at all.
Another great benefit of a broadband connection
is that you are constantly connected to the Internet. You are quickly able to
connect with your work's intranet and email in a matter of seconds.
Many people considering between these broadband
Internet service options generally narrow the search to the most popular
services which are DSL and cable. A good approach when researching your options
would be to ask those in the area you are considering, which service they are
using and how it is working for them.
Even though cable broadband Internet service
offers a speedy internet connection, this fast speed will not be realized if
the connection itself cannot be relied on. For example, the cable connection
you receive depends on the shared bandwidth, the number of users on the system
at any time, and the latency on the network.
The bandwidth is just one factor that determines
the Internet connection's speed. It is a measure of the quantity of data that
enters the network over a period of time, and is measured in bps, or bits per
second. The greater the data flow, the better the network Internet connection.
In broadband connections the supported data rates are generally 300 Kbps and
higher, as opposed to the old dial-up maximum of 53Kbps.
Latency is another factor that affects the cable
Internet connection's speed. Latency refers to delays incurred in the network
data processing. A network is described as low latency if it experiences only
small delay times, and high latency if it suffers with long delays. When the
latency becomes excessive, data transmission causes a bottleneck that prevents
addition data from coming through and this effectively reduces cable's Internet
connection bandwidth. So even though the cable bandwidth of your Internet
connection is set, its effectiveness can be reduced by bottlenecks of data and
a high number of users on the system .
Again, with a broadband DSL connection, the
connection speed of the Internet can be severely reduced by the distance a
subscriber is located from the switching station. The further away the
subscriber is from the switching station, the slower the Internet connection.
Once installed, a broadband connection is always
on. The connection is maintained with the use of a cable or DSL modem. These connect
the computer to the cable outlet on the wall, in the case of the cable internet
connection; or the DSL modem to the phone line. Only when these connections
become unplugged, will the Internet connection be lost.
Unlike the old dial-up service, you will not be
dialing a specific phone number to gain access to the Internet. With a
broadband service, access to the Internet is given by simply double clicking
your Internet browser icon of choice (this is usually on your desktop -
Internet Explorer, Firefox, Netscape etc.); your default web page will open and
you can immediately start surfing the web. The whole process should take no
more than about 10 to 15 seconds, depending on the computer's speed itself and
baring any issues of slowness.
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