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Why Broadband? Broadband is high speed, always-on Internet access. An always-on connection means that you don't have to dial up every time you want to use the Internet, you're permanently connected. Plus broadband keeps your telephone line free enabling your family to use the telephone whilst you are online.

No more waiting!

The major benefit of broadband is the ability to load and view internet pages must more quickly than with dial up. The most common broadband connection has a speed of 512Kbps which is 10 times faster than dial up. What's more there is no waiting for the dial up connection as broadband is always on!

How it works

Broadband is the method of sending and receiving data over a high speed network. It is now associated with a far faster method of connecting your computer to the internet than is possible through a conventional dial up method, which uses the standard telephone network.

Broadband connections that use cable or ADSL have a far greater capacity to send data then standard telephone networks. This means that you can receive far more information to your computer in a shorter period of time than a conventional dial up connection - allowing you to view webpages quickly, download files faster and send and receive emails without the annoying wait.

Ways of connecting to broadband

Whilst all broadband connections offer the same benefits they will offer slightly different ways in which you will access the services. These options are:

ADSL - Known in full as Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL). Tthis is the technology that has been developed for enabling broadband connections using existing telephone networks. A modification of your telephone connection point will be required to install this service and you will require a high speed modem. Your broadband service provider will advise you whether the telephone exchange you are connected to can receive this service.

Cable - This requires a special cable connection to be installed into your house. You may already have a cable connection to receive your television or telephone service. The service providers will help you to establish whether you live in an area which can receive a broadband cable service. You will also need a special cable modem..

Satellite - Satellite access is available anywhere in the UK so for some people in remote areas it will be the only option. It is however, expensive to install and you may need planning permission for your dish. The one-way service is comparable to cable or adsl in terms of monthly charges but uses a dial-up for when you need to upload content. There are two-way services available but these are expensive to install (around �800) and the monthly subscription costs are around �60.

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