Which Broadband Service Is the Best Internet Connection?
by Darren Allsop.
With the ever demanding need for speed and requirement to download large files on the internet, it is common place for a large percentage of homes and business users to purchase a broadband internet connection.
Websites are getting larger and larger, video websites are starting up all over the net, programs need to keep our computer safe from hackers and mp3 music downloads theses are the main reasons for broadband growing very popular. With dialup we are restricted to how much we can download has it would take too long, but with broadband running between 10-40 times faster now we can download to our hearts content!
However, there are a few alternatives available, so what are their strengths and weaknesses? We'll examine DSL and cable. Both are reasonable sources of higher bandwidth than dialup.
First, there are the physical issues. DSL is connected to your computer by a phone line. You will also need a DSL compatible modem. The computer must have an Ethernet card or USB connection free. Your phone service should be in an area where DSL is available.
Cable internet requires obviously a cable compatible modem, an USB slot free or Ethernet card available on your computer, along with a cable internet service provider who covers your area.
For service, DSL normally provides between 128kbps and 3mbps, with better connection speed costing more on the average. DSL is considered to be between 13-20 times faster than dialup, you should expect to pay around $30 per month for this service.
Cable generally provides 3mbps to 10mbps in connection speeds, cable is considered as 3-4 times faster than DSL, however the cost can range from $40-$50 per month.
Cable is considered more expensive than DSL. DSL has a dedicated phone line, so it doesn't interfere with the telephone and has little interference from other users in the area.
Cable is considered much faster than DSL, is more widespread than DSL and distance from the central office doesn't affect speeds.
DSL is slower than cable, isn't available in as many areas, and the connection speed is closely related to how close you are to a phone company central facility.
Cable is more expensive than DSL, the connection speeds can be negatively affected by the amount of internet users online in your local area.
Finally consider this, if you are just reading plain emails, dialup will be all you require. However, if you download a lot of files and are constantly browsing large websites then DSL or cable would be a better option. If you live close to a phone companies headquarters who supply DSL internet, then DSL should be your choice and will be more cost affective.
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