Can you answer kittymommy’s question about DSL?:

I have a corporate Dell that has an internal broadband card that doesn’t allow my personal broadband card to work. How can I deactivate my computer’s broadband card so I can use my personal one?

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Can you answer Lornalou’s question about DSL?:

I’ve been given a Windows XP computer by a friend. My current PC is Windows 2000 and I am using Virgin Broadband with a speedtouch modem. I would like to keep my broadband package – how do I move just my broadband to the new PC without copying my entire profile across?

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Broadband Internet involves using a high speed modem. This allows you to access information on the internet very quickly, so it is commonly referred to as high speed Internet. Broadband Internet can be in the form of DSL, cable, or satellite. As the popularity of the internet exploded in the early 2000’s, Broadband Internet emerged, offering computer users something better. It was quite expensive at first but has become more affordable. Today it is featured around the world.

If you are still using dial up Internet connections then you may be wondering what all the hype is about. After all, it does get you connected to the internet as well! Most people switch their home Internet service to Broadband after experiencing the difference between the two while accessing the internet on their office computer. You can go to a public library as well to try a computer with Broadband Internet for a couple of hours, and then decide which one you would rather have.

DSL is the most common type of Broadband Internet connection. DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. It allows high volumes of data to be transmitted quickly. Some rural areas have cable that offers Broadband connections. One downside of it is that all the customers share a certain amount of bandwidth so you can find your Broadband Internet functioning slowly at times. Cable companies try to avoid this by adding additional connections as the number of customer’s increases. A satellite Broadband connection works the same way.

Broadband Internet has become very popular because it offers so many advantages over dial up Internet access. It is up to 10 times faster. This means you can access information on the Internet almost the instant you click on it. Since it doesn’t operate on your phone line, you can still take phone calls while being connected to the internet. This also means you won’t get disconnected in the middle of something or not be able to get online during peak hours.

Many people choose to watch movies and videos on the internet. Having Broadband Internet allows you to download them or view them quickly as it doesn’t take long to buffer them. Listening and downloading music is another popular feature of the internet that works well with Broadband Internet service.

Broadband Internet can be purchased from a variety of providers. It is becoming a popular feature of Internet service providers as well as cable providers. This is a great opportunity for you to get a package deal on cable services and Broadband Internet. You will save money over having them at two separate providers. Broadband Internet costs more than dial up internet service, but it is well worth the speed you get for accessing the internet.

All three Broadband Internet connections work very well. You should make your choice after comparing what is available in your area. Next compare the prices and the installation charges. Many Broadband providers run periodic promotions where they will do the installation for free. This is a great way to save money. You should also ask your friends and family what Broadband Internet provider they use and their experiences. You want a Broadband Internet provider that offers great prices and excellent customer support.

The newest wave of communication is the Voice Over Internet Protocol, known as VOIP, it allows you to speak to people all over the world with unbelievable clarity. It is used by businesses because it offers a great solution for conference calls. The charges are often billed as a local call rather than long distance. For anyone who makes a great deal of long distance calls for leisure or business, this is the perfect phone solution. However, VOIP requires a Broadband Internet connection to function.



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Can you answer Brendan T’s question about DSL?:

I am going to stay at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim and I was wondering how much high-speed internet costs in a standard guestroom. Thanks!

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If you’re tired of using dial up or DSL phone services for an internet connection, then you have three other options: cable Internet, satellite Internet or cellular Internet.  Since WWAN Internet tends to be slower and more inconvenient (at least for heavy PC use) we are going to focus on cable vs. satellite Internet technologies.

Both of these services offer high speed Internet connections.  Both services offer bandwidth and connection speeds that are much faster than dialup services.   Cable Internet is a form of broadband Internet access that uses the cable television infrastructure.   Cable Internet services require a modem to be at the customer’s premises, which will connect to a CMTS (Cable Modem Termination System) at a cable operator facility.  This is a different technology than satellite Internet, which communicates from a satellite dish outside a consumer’s home to a satellite in geostationary orbit.

This immediately brings to mind two advantages satellite Internet has over cable Internet.  First, a satellite Internet connection is not limited to a physical location or region.  You could keep a satellite Internet going strong across 99% of the United States.  This makes satellite Internet ideal for RVers, boaters or travelers constantly on the move.  Additionally, because satellite Internet establishes a connection directly from dish to satellite, they are spared the extra taxes and fees associated with using towers, ground cables and other miscellaneous utilities.  

Speed wise, the actual connection speeds vary according to the service provider.  For example, services that use VAST systems may offer a 512 KPS upload and a 2 MBPS download.  There might also be upload speeds anywhere from the range of 128, to 200 to 300 or 500 KBPS.  Download speeds could be between 700 KBPS, 1 MBPS, 1.5 MBPS and 2 MBPS.  Cable Internet models are capable of reaching slightly higher speeds; however, the majority of customers will use between 700 KBPS to 2 MBPS, and in this respect satellite Internet offers the same quality service as cable.  Chances are, you are using a modem speed of less than 1 MBPS right now.

Satellite Internet is usually not available in rural areas or in locations that aren’t nearby a Cable Modem Termination System.  (Usually found in the middle of a metropolitan area)  Keep in mind that with a satellite connection, you will need two modems in order to both upload and download data to the World Wide Web.  You must also be conscious of the weather, as very strong storms could impact a satellite’s connection.  However, when it comes to total downtime, satellite Internet is equal to cable Internet in keeping an uptime of close to 100%.

There are advantages and disadvantages to both services.  However, if you are feeling unsure about choosing between DSL or cable, know that there is another option.  Satellite Internet is not as expensive as you might have heard, nor is it as slow as some sources suggest.   It’s about equal with cable technology and about the same monthly price.  Satellite Internet is becoming a major competitor in the Internet wars of the 2000 era.



Thanks to Matthew Pevensie for contributing this article to our DSL blog:

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