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| What is broadband? |
| In the internet world, broadband refers to the process of sending and receiving information at very high speeds through a connection that is always on. With&nbs |
| Author: Brayden Eckles |
| Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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| What are the different types of broadband? |
| There are different types of broadband internet access available but they depend on the location of the subscriber. The most commonly used form of broadband acc |
| Author: Brayden Eckles |
| Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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| What is DSL? |
| DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line, which refers to the kind of technology that uses ordinary phone lines to send and receive information over the inte |
| Author: Brayden Eckles |
| Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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| What is cable? |
| A cable is used in broadband services and refers to the transfer of internet access to subscribers by cable television. Usually, a cable is made up of bundles o |
| Author: Brayden Eckles |
| Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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| What are ADSL, IDSL, HDSL, and SDSL? |
| ADSL stands for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line, which has a data rate that ranges from 544 kbps up to 6.1 Mbps in downstream basis, while in upstream basis |
| Author: Brayden Eckles |
| Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Sep 24, 2006 20:16:10) |
| What is a T-1 line? |
| A T-1 line is a line that comes directly from a telephone company to the place of a subscriber. Normally, a T-1 line is composed of 24 channels each working at |
| Author: Brayden Eckles |
| Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Sep 24, 2006 20:16:10) |
| Is DSL better than cable? |
| While cable can offer a faster connection than DSL, after your neighbors start getting cable too, it piles up and gets slower. Usually DSL is a better |
| Author: Brayden Eckles |
| Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Sep 24, 2006 20:16:10) |
| What are the top speeds for DSL, cable, and T-1? |
Usually, the speed of internet DSL ranges from 768 Kbps up to 1,500 Kbps and can reach the top speed 25 times faster than a standard dial-up application. |
| Author: Brayden Eckles |
| Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Sep 24, 2006 20:16:10) |
| Why is distance so important with DSL? |
| The subject of distance in DSL is very important because it will be a factor in whether the subscriber can even get DSL and if so, what kind of internet sp |
| Author: Brayden Eckles |
| Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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| What is multiplexing? |
| Multiplexing is an optical or electronic method that combines a large amount of low-speed communication lines into one high-speed transmission line. By means of |
| Author: Brayden Eckles |
| Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Sep 24, 2006 20:16:10) |
| What is an ISP? |
| An ISP or Internet Service Provider is a company that provides internet access to different users or subscribers. Small ISPs bring their services to subscribers |
| Author: Brayden Eckles |
| Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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| What is latency? |
| In networking, latency means the delay of packet data from one designated or original source to another point and back. In determining latency, it's measured by |
| Author: Brayden Eckles |
| Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Sep 24, 2006 20:16:10) |
| What is bandwidth? |
Bandwidth is the process by which a certain amount of data is passed through a communication channel in a specific time. In electronic transmission, bandwidt |
| Author: Brayden Eckles |
| Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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| Do I still need an ISP if I get broadband? |
Yes. Since broadband internet accesses have different types, an ISP is not needed anymore for cable service. Technically, cable companies have a group of com |
| Author: Brayden Eckles |
| Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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| Do I need a separate phone line for broadband? |
| No. Obtaining broadband internet access doesn't require you to have a separate phone line installed in your home or office. With broadband service, you can use |
| Author: Brayden Eckles |
| Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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| Can I fax over broadband? |
No, you cannot fax over a broadband connection; however, if you keep your regular telephone line, you can fax from your computer using fax software.
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| Author: Brayden Eckles |
| Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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| Can I play games on broadband? |
Online games are very popular. And in fact, a broadband connection is preferable to a dial-up connection to get the best play in online games.
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| Author: Brayden Eckles |
| Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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| How much does broadband cost? |
Broadband internet is growing more and more popular, and many companies are opening as broadband internet providers. Because of growing demands for broadband |
| Author: Brayden Eckles |
| Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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| Are there limits to how much I can download and upload with broadband? |
Yes, there are different plans with different speeds. Depending on the plan, you can upload and download files in terms of kilobytes per second (Kps). You ca |
| Author: Brayden Eckles |
| Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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| Will I need a new modem if I get broadband? |
Yes. This is because your standard telephone modem cannot handle the speed and the different way broadband works.
Broadband modems also allow your c |
| Author: Brayden Eckles |
| Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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