Andrew Peterson asked:




Internet has certainly provided a comfortable platform to the people for accessing almost everything. But for availing these services, one need to have Internet connection. Earlier there were dial-up connections for the connectivity purpose, but they used to bother a lot, due to the slow downloading speed and hindrance to the phone line. Then the need of something fast and hassle free, gave birth to broadband connections. There are two broad categories Home Broadband and Mobile Broadband, and both are quite fast and better. The second one could be kept under the category of Wireless broadband .

Different usage of different users has created these categories, and they are modified accordingly. The wireless mobile broadband is not as much faster as the home broadband, but still it has its own advantages. One of the major benefit of this connection is the mobility provided to the users. It helps to move freely from one place to another, without getting disconnected, or dragging bothering wires.

Under the wireless Internet connections, we have mobile broadband and Wi-Fi. Although both are capable of providing mobility, both have different functionality and limitations. The technologies used for connectivity, in the mobile broadband are – 3G, HSDPA and EDGE. A USB like device is used here, which has a SIM card of the connection provider. Its quite portable and easy to use, by just plugging it into any system, a user can start surfing at anytime & anywhere.

On the other hand, the Wi-Fi connection has a wireless adapter which translates data into radio signals and transmits the signals over an antenna. And this transmitting antenna is generally connected to a DSL or a LAN. In the network, there is a wireless router, which receives the signals and decodes them. Ethernet connection is used by the routers to transmit the information over the Internet. It works in different ranges, around 120 feet indoors and 300 feet outdoors. The spots or plots, from where these devices operate, are known as Wi-Fi hotspots. With the increase in the distance between the user and the signal, the speed of the connection decreases.

There are many wireless broadband providers in UK, and few leading amongst them are – O2, Virgin Media, 3, Vodafone, Plusnet and Talk Talk. The fierce competition between these connection suppliers has forced them to provide various deals and offers. These have certainly benefited people in a great manner. Although there are many attractive promotions like free gifts, discounts, free LCD TV, free playstation etc., but there is one deal which is quite outstanding. A free laptop with wireless mobile broadband ii a wonderful deal, which increases the mobility and comfort of a user.

Numerous wireless broadband provider has definitely confused the mind of people, and to select the best one amongst them is even more difficult. In a physical market, it requires a lot of efforts with time and money. But as a solution, there are many online shopping portals, which has all the details of these suppliers. And few dedicated online comparison portals allow to compare their packages and prices.

Wireless broadband connections, in the form of mobile broadband, are the best options for the people who travel a lot, and needs to stay connected all the time. And the Wi-Fi option allows to move freely within a limited range. Both are good in terms of mobility, and to avoid bothering wires.

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Betty Hope asked:




As soon as people subscribe to Internet service providers, the next step is to find out how to install cable broadband modems on their computer. Unlike the early dial-up modems, people will find that there may be another device that they would need in the form of network adapters to which broadband Internet will use as the medium to provide fast Internet connection interface. Broadband network companies such as Japan cable broadband and ATT broadband are sure to have this up in their site prior to actual installation of that much longed for cable broadband connection. Moreover, some internet providers will install the cable broadband for you, so wondering how to install cable broadband will not be an issue.

Many of the people today have preference for such Internet services for the fact that speed and faster connections to the web is evident. Apparently, most people would be wondering how does cable broadband work and how to install cable broadband on their computer. Well it goes by different ways and will depend on the computer in use, a desktop or a laptop, learning how does cable broadband work will help you learn how to install it.

For a desktop, there are usually slots allocated for network interface cards, assuming that there none included. In the same way, laptops would have to make do with external interface devices as well, especially if they don’t have any network adapter present. But ideally, these interface options are only issues for older computers. Normally, current desktops automatically have them and hence makes it lesser of a problem when the need for answering the problem of how to install cable broadband would come into their minds.

It is apparent that this concern on how to install cable broadband would be there immediate concern. Remember, not all people are pretty much adept with the technicalities involved in the computer technology field today. Most may not even be able to spot these devices if present. That is why through knowing about the installation process through cable broadband providers such as ATT broadband, the need to provide FAQ’s and assistance to make sure that they are aware of what needs to be addressed first, is always given through phone or websites. You can read more free advice on broadband at TheBroadbandGuides.

Once they understand the whole methodology, people will be surprised at the ease of knowing how to install cable broadband today. Some may not even bother to read them on sites for the reason that they are logically aware that this interface is needed to enjoy that fast cable broadband Internet connection they are longing to have.

With that said the only hard part about understanding how to install cable broadband really comes out in the initial phase. After learning and seeing how there are actually done, people will then be the next in line to explain to their friends and peers on how to install cable broadband and enjoy faster Internet connections services from thereon.

Andrew Morris asked:




What is broadband high speed Internet? First, let us find the basis for comparison for in-home broadband services, often called consumer class, which is basic dial-up. Dial-up access streams at 56 Kbps (Kilobits per second), and it requires the use of a phone line. One cannot surf and talk at the same time. The cost for dial-up is $10-$25 per month. Reading further, one finds that with broadband high speed Internet, there is no comparison to dial-up Internet.

Satellite broadband has a 400 Kbps downstream and upstream speed.

A satellite connection can be used when DSL and Cable are not available. Unlike dial-up, satellite is an instant connection; multiple PC’s can share the connection, and there is no need for a second phone line. Home satellite broadband high speed connections run approximately $60-100/month.

In comparison, DSL has a speed of 128Kbps to 1.5 Mbps downstream speed. 64 Kbps to 1.5 Mbps upstream speed which is up to 50 times faster than dial up, but one still has to have a landline for DSL. Downloading and streaming music, videos, movies, and playing online gaming just became faster and easier. Home-based DSL costs about $40-$50 per month.

Cable modems have 200Kbps to 2 Mbps downstream & upstream speed. Cable modems are always on with instant access, and there is no hassle with having a second phone line. Cable modems have comparable cost to DSL.

Units of Measurement – Broadband Internet Access Speed

bit= smallest unit of digital information, i.e. ones & zeros

byte= a set of bits

bps= bits per second

Kbps= kilobits per second =1000 bits per second

Mbps = Million bits per second =1,000,000 bits per second

Gbps = Gigabits per second = 1,000,000,000 (one billion) bits per second

Tbps = Terabits per second = 1,000,000,000,000 (one trillion) bits per second

Consumer class broadband differs in costs and services offered from high speed Internet for businesses. For instance, DSL for business runs at 128Kbps to 1.5 Mbps downstream, and 64Kbps to 1.5 Mbps upstream for a cost of $90-$400 per month, depending upon the bandwidth speed required.

Another variation of business broad band is Fractional T1. Provided at the speed of 128 Kbps to 1.0 Mbps, Fractional T1 speed has some of the 24-64 Kbps channels turned off. Prices are approximately $220-$500 per month depending on fractional bandwidth required, which includes local loop. Hardware and installation costs vary.

DSL and Fractional T1 can be combined for a broadband speed of 1.544 Mbps using a digital circuit. T1/DS1 is dedicated Internet access, point-to-point or integrated (voice & data). Prices are approximately $500-1000 per month which includes local loop. Hardware and installation costs vary.

Fractional T3, which is 3 Mbps to 44.736 Mbps basic T3 with some of the 67-264 Kbps channels turned off, comes at a hefty price of approximately $3000-$5000/month, depending on fractional bandwidth speed required.

T3/DS3 has a broadband speed of 44.736 Mbps digital circuit. It can be dedicated Internet access, point-to-point or integrated. Prices are approx. $5000-15,000 per month plus local loop. Set up costs will be additional.