Saturday, June 28, 2008

Accelerate Your Connection With Broadband Internet

By Ray Lam

Broadband Internet access has redefined the boundaries of web networking. The time required to access the Internet, as well as to download information of different frequencies from the web, has been dramatically reduced. Web information is conveniently and easily accessible without being affected by long distances. Broadband Internet access is especially suitable for those who require instant and prolonged or constant (24/7) access to the Internet. Although it is a little more expensive then the traditional narrow-band Internet connection or dial-up network, the benefits fully compensate for the little price difference. A broadband connection ensures that the functioning of the cable and television line is not affected during connection, and vice-versa.

A broadband Internet connection enables multiple data or information, video, image, audio or data signals of different frequencies to be transmitted simultaneously, at very high speed, to different network carriers. Broadband is like a tunnel with high capacity. There are different sub-tunnels, with each tunnel transmitting different information at a high speed. Each sub-tunnel is protected from any interference of disruption from the others. Distance doesn't affect connectivity, especially in wi-fi and satellite broadband connections

The users have access to information on the internet at a faster speed. This has been made possible with a built-in high-speed modem. The users can avail the broadband internet connection in form of DSL, cable or satellite. DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line; it allows users to transmit a high volume of data, voice, images and videos quickly.

Many of the current broadband internet problems have been addressed by the advent of satellite broadband Internet connections using land stations to receive land station transmissions. Wi-fi, or wireless broadband connection, is a revolutionary technology that promises to remove the restraints of distance, time and location. It allows one to access the net even in mid-air. Technology and special programs have made broadband Internet access viable for senior citizens or people with special needs (deaf or blind).

The broadband connection does not hinder the operation of telephone lines. Unlike a dial-up connection over the modem, broadband provides access to receive or make calls on the telephone line, even when the internet is in use. In the early ages of the broadband, it was very expensive and now with the passage of time, it is in the reach of even average users.

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