Broadband Packages

There is a difference  in accessing the Internet using the dialup modem service and with the broadband service. The first may be compared to a man walking along a narrow path while the latter to driving in a car on a broad high way. The main advantage of going in for broadband is the speed involved and the comfort of browsing the net. There are a number of advantages in broadband as detailed below:

1. Speed: As mentioned above  the speed of a broadband Internet connection is much more faster than a conventional dial-up connection. For example the speed of a 1 Mb broadband service is 20 times faster than a dial-up connection,   This speed enables real time data transfer easier. Now we can view videos in real time by installing  broadband connection.

2. Data transfer: Broadband offers a high bandwidth, that enables large  volumes of data  being transferred in a shorter period of time..

3. Continuous connection: We can be logged ‘ON’ to the Internet  continuously. This facility offers three  advantages:

There is no need for dealing up or  logging on to the provider’s service every time you access the Internet.

The second advantage is in spite of logging ’ON’ continuously, the providers charge only when there is data transfer where as in the case of dialup connections the entire log in  period is charged.

The other advantage is that the telephone line is  free even when you are connected to the Internet. You are free to make phone calls or receive phone calls with out disconnecting the Internet..

 3. Fixed charges:  Normally  the charges are prefixed in the case of broadband connections, depending upon the plan selected. No additional charges are made in the case of unlimited Internet access plan.

4. Instant Downloads: The high speed broadband service  enables instant downloading of complex web pages including graphics.

5.  Music or video : Online downloading of music and videos are feasible. Hence you can have them at your home  and can avoid going to the shops for the purpose of purchasing musics and video Cds.
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6. Interaction with friends and relatives: You can send instant messages to your relatives and friends through various online services. You can also play online games with them.

7. Business promotion: The speed of Internet has enabled increased volume of data transfer that helps to run business more rapidly, efficiently and productively.

 8. Working from home: The much faster and reliable Broadband service has helped people to work from home.

9. Free phone calls: There are many online services such as Skype, that enable free voice conversation  across the Internet.

10, File sharing: The advanced broadband service has helped PC to PC file sharing such as music and videos etc.