What is Broadband?

Broadband is the name given to a high-speed internet connection that provide large bandwidth. It is a quick connection, typically “always-on” and capable of transmitting data at a much faster rate than a standard dialup modem connection. Broadband also won’t tie up your phone line, allowing you to use the internet and telephone simultaneously. Broadband an be provided from a dedicated line such as Cable or ISDN, or over the top of our phone line such as ADSL.Low-band Internet access is typically running up to 56kbps using a dial-up modem. Mid-band Internet is a phrase given to dialup that operates at 64kbps or 28kbps. Broadband starts at 512kbps (approximately ten times faster than typical dialup) and is also typically available at 1mbps, 1.5mbps and 2.2mbps. Some companies offer broadband at 4mbps and 8mbps. The maximum possible for able is around 26mbps and 24mbps for ADSL although these speeds are not sold commercially due to the high cost required to upgrade telephone lines to be able o transmit at this speed.With broadband you can quickly download or stream music and video. Many websites re designed especially for broadband users with intense integrated graphics, lash and video. Another popular use of broadband is online gaming. Xbox and PS2 consoles include broadband support, by subscribing to gaming packages from your SP you can play Xbox and PS2 games live with other people over the internet. Online PC gaming has been around since the early days of the internet, but now ith faster speeds there is less lag (slow or jerky response from the computer making it hard to play) and you are no longer keeping an eye on the time as you lay, making it much more popular. Many recent games are released requiring an internet connection, without them you simply cannot play.