TYPES OF INTERNET CONNECTION
TYPES OF INTERNET CONNECTION
Internet connection options vary by Internet Service
Provider and by region. Customers should consider some of the following
factors before selecting an Internet package and Internet connection type:
connection speed or bandwidth, cost, availability, reliability and convenience.
In order to determine what Internet plan is right for you, we recommend you
review the different types of Internet connections and connection speeds
available on the market today.
Understanding The Differences Between Internet
Connections
When determining which type of Internet
speed and Internet connection type is right for you or your
family, it's important to understand the distinction between each connection.
In today's age, there are numerous ways to connect laptops, desktops, mobile
phones, gaming consoles, e-readers and tablets to the Internet. Some of the
most widely used Internet connections are described below.
MOBILE
Many cell phone and smartphone providers offer voice plans
with Internet access. Mobile Internet connections provide good speeds and allow
you to access the Internet.
WIFI HOTSPOTS
Wifi Hotspots are sites that offer Internet access over a
wireless local area network (WLAN) by way of a router that then connects to an
Internet service provider. Hotspots utilize WiFi technology,
which allows electronic devices to connect to the Internet or exchange data
wirelessly through radio waves. Hotspots can be phone-based or free-standing,
commercial or free to the public.
DIAL-UP
Dial-up connections require users to link their phone line
to a computer in order to access the Internet. This particular type of
connection—also referred to as analog—does not permit users to make or receive
phone calls through their home phone service while using the
Internet. Now more outdated, a dial-up connection used to be among the most
common Internet connection type.
BROADBAND
This high-speed Internet connection is provided through
either cable or telephone companies. One of the fastest options
available, broadband Internet uses multiple data channels to send
large quantities of information. The term broadband is shorthand for broad
bandwidth. Broadband Internet connections such as DSL and cable are considered
high-bandwidth connections. Although many DSL connections can be considered
broadband, not all broadband connections are DSL.
DSL
DSL, which stands for Digital Subscriber Line, uses existing
2-wire copper telephone line connected to one's home so service is delivered at
the same time as landline telephone service. Customers can still place calls
while surfing the Internet.
CABLE
Cable Internet connection is a form of broadband access.
Through use of a cable modem, users can access the Internet over cable TV
lines. Cable modems can provide extremely fast access to the Internet, making a
cable connection a viable option for many.
SATELLITE
In certain areas where broadband connection is not yet
offered, a satellite Internet option may be available. Similar to wireless
access, satellite connection utilizes a modem.
ISDN
ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) allows users to
send data, voice and video content over digital telephone lines or standard
telephone wires. The installation of an ISDN adapter is required at both ends
of the transmission—on the part of the user as well as the Internet access
provider
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