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Broadband Internet InformationThe most common high-speed Internet connection is called broadband. The term broadband refers to three separate types of connections; DSL, cable and satellite. What they have in common is that they are all high-speed connections and they provide the customer with “always online” service. DSL vs. Cable InternetBroadband DSL and cable go one step further in their comparison. When comparing DSL vs. cable broadband, remember that both of these connections use existing telephone or cable lines that are already running into your home, to bring the Internet at a super high speed. DSL and cable modems work through a wire that holds information in its bandwidth. This is the same wire or line that allows phone calls to go through and programming to appear on your TV screen. Uploads and downloads share that space without affecting the performance of your phone or TV. Satellite InternetBroadband satellite connections are set up with a transmitting station that shoots information to a receiving station, with both stations located on land. The orbiting satellite is able to give customers in rural areas a better connection than they might receive from their phone or cable company, especially if those connections are distance sensitive. The Broadband That's Right for YouWhen figuring out which kind of broadband connection is the best for you, take into account where you live in regards to the central office of your phone or cable company. For rural customers, satellite and cable are the best bets. DSL can be distance sensitive, while satellite is not at all and cable is only distance sensitive to some extent. For urban dwellers, DSL is a smart choice because the customer will have their own subscriber line, instead of sharing bandwidth like cable subscribers. A broadband cable connection is a reliable and efficient choice in almost all situations and they have a slight performance advantage over DSL connections. Related articles:
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World's Fastest Broadband
11.05.2009
This week BusinessWeek published a story titled "World's Fastest Broadband" that discusses the issue of the public's access to broadband internet, and focusing on which countries or areas of the world have the fastest and most reliable high-speed Internet connections.
WiMax Coming to Philadelphia, Chicago, and Seattle
11.05.2009
Comcast, Sprint, and Clearwire will launch WiMax based high-speed wireless Internet service in Philadelphia, Chicago, and Seattle in the upcoming weeks. WiMax is a long range point-to-point Internet connection that connects a multitude of Wi-Fi spots to the Internet.
Charter Communications Introduces PowerBoost Technology to Enable Faster Downloads
10.29.2009
Charter Communications has announced new PowerBoost technology that will increase Internet download speeds and enable a more rapid page loading process for its customers.
Cox Launches 23 New HD Channels in James City County, VA
10.29.2009
Cox Communications recently rolled out 23 additional HD channels for their customers in James City County, Virginia. These new HD channels will be available to Cox cable TV customers for no additional monthly charge.
FCC Chairman Discusses Net Neutrality and National Broadband
10.27.2009
In a recent interview with BusinessWeek magazine, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski shared his thoughts on the nationalization of broadband internet, as well as net neutrality.
As a person who holds great influence over the consumer electronics industry, Genachowski is the principal decision maker in terms of setting rules for both the wired and wireless forms of the internet.
