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Broadband Internet Access 101The popularity of broadband internet access dramatically increased in various countries starting 2000. These kinds of Internet access perform hundred times faster than dial-up modems, thus the name "high-speed Internet". Commercial broadband Internet usually has 256 kilobit per second, which is the most common speed for connections advertised worldwide. However, since there is no standard bitrate defined by the industry, the term "broadband" could mean also low-bitrate transmissions or others call "narrowband". As a result, some consumers become disappointed about the promised Internet speed of their connections. The Technology Behind Broadband Internet Access Some Internet service providers offer multi-linking technologies that performs by doubling the speed of dial-up modems. However, people who wish to subscribe with this feature should have two dial-up accounts two telephone lines, two modems and the ISP provider for multilinking. This kind of technology was used way before DSL, broadband and other higher-speed connections became available. The standard technologies used for broadband in many areas are cable modems and DSL. However, new technologies, such as optical fiber and VDSL are now adding to consumer's option for higher-speed Internet connections. Although fiber-optic internet services are used recently, the technology had played an important role in allowing consumers to access broadband Internet using a more cost-effective solution even over larger distances. The greatest challenge of broadband is to offer the service to customers in any area, even with low-population densities. Since setting up the broadband Internet access in a particular area could cause thousands of dollars for equipment alone, many service providers cannot supply rural areas for fear that they will not recover the costs. Although some local Internet providers offer these solutions, many have limitations and sets of drawbacks. The most common problem among rural Internet providers is that their company usually depends on the performance of local telephone companies. In some areas that have no access to DSL or cable Internet, Wi-Fi networks serve their Internet needs. In other countries, high-speed mobile Internet access, such as HSDPA, EV-DO and stationary-broadband WiMax are being used. With today's modern world where businesses and even home-based employees rely on the Internet for daily communications and worldwide access, broadband and other high-speed technologies offer consumers and businesses a convenient way to connect to the net. |
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