High Speed
Internet Basics
What Is High Speed Internet, and Why
Do I Need It?
The term High Speed Internet refers to any digital Internet access that
enables the user to upload and download more data at a much higher speed
than a traditional dial up connection. It’s that simple.
High Speed Internet’s Key Advantages:
Speed. It is just that fast. If you have ever waited for a picture to
download from an email or for a website page to load so that you could see
it, you will appreciate the speed that you can get.
Always connected. You will never have to hear that screechy dialing in
noise again. Random disconnects will become a distant memory.
No need for a second phone line. You won’t need special incoming call
alerts or a second phone line to support your Internet service.
Bonus Features:
High Speed Internet is also great for playing on-line games, downloading
MP3s, sharing pictures with your friends and family or working from home.
If you love your current email address, most ISPs (like AOL, MSN,
EarthLink, Juno and more) have a special Bring Your Own Access (BYOA) rate
that is as much as 50% off per month.
Types of High Speed Internet
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connects a user to the Internet via regular
phone lines. Typical DSL speed is 768 Kbps up to 1,500 Kbps, which at top
speed is 25 times faster than standard dial up service. It usually does
not require professional installation but it does require a local phone
line and availability is limited to upgraded areas. Activation once took
weeks, but now it typically takes a few days.
Cable Internet connects users to the Internet through digital (coaxial)
cables. Typical Cable speeds range from 500 Kbps up to 2,000 Kbps, which
at top speed is 30 times faster than standard dial up service. Cable
Internet can sometimes require professional installation and the speeds
are not always consistent. It is however widely available and very
affordable. Many cable companies offer special rates if you sign up for
cable Internet and have digital cable.
Satellite Internet connects users to the Internet via satellite dish. The
speeds typically run at 500 Kbps downstream, which is still considerably
faster than dial up. Although it is relatively expensive and requires
professional installation it does allow high-speed access to people in
rural and semi rural areas that would otherwise only have dial up as an
option. Current satellite Internet technology is two way, which means you
can upload as fast a you download. You can also work with your selected
provider to coordinate or upgrade your satellite TV and satellite Internet
systems.
Get It Now
If you are interested in seeing which companies can offer you High Speed
Internet, you can begin by entering your information in the
prequalification tool. A list of High Speed
Internet providers for your location will be displayed. From there you can
click and compare to find out which service best suits your needs. Just
follow the checkout procedure once you are ready to order. |
