| Broadband Internet access has redefined the | | | | urbanites already having a telephone or cable |
| boundaries of web networking. The time required | | | | connection. Most subscribers provide a 24-hour |
| to access the Internet, as well as to download | | | | service for a flat monthly price. The T1 and T3 |
| information of different frequencies from the | | | | type of broadband connection is generally |
| web, has been dramatically reduced. Web | | | | accessed by large business houses and |
| information is conveniently and easily accessible | | | | universities. These oldest forms of broadband |
| without being affected by long distances. | | | | connections are the most efficient, but are also |
| Broadband Internet access is especially suitable | | | | the most expensive. Access to broadband |
| for those who require instant and prolonged or | | | | Internet connections is dependent on one's |
| constant (24/7) access to the Internet. Although | | | | geographical location. Although distance doesn't |
| it is a little more expensive then the traditional | | | | usually affect speed and efficiency, the availability |
| narrow-band Internet connection or dial-up | | | | of infrastructure is a problem in remote rural |
| network, the benefits fully compensate for the | | | | areas and while one is traveling. Many of these |
| little price difference. A broadband connection | | | | difficulties have been addressed by the advent of |
| ensures that the functioning of the cable and | | | | satellite broadband Internet connections using land |
| television line is not affected during connection, | | | | stations to receive land station transmissions. |
| and vice-versa. | | | | Wi-fi, or wireless broadband connection, is a |
| There are different types of broadband Internet | | | | revolutionary technology that promises to |
| access. The most efficient and reliable way it is | | | | remove the restraints of distance, time and |
| accessed by home customers is through a cable | | | | location. It allows one to access the net even in |
| broadband connection. This runs on an existing | | | | mid-air. Technology and special programs have |
| cable or coaxial connection. Another convenient | | | | made broadband Internet access viable for senior |
| way to access this technology is a DSL | | | | citizens or people with special needs (deaf or |
| connection that uses an existing telephone line. | | | | blind). |
| Both these technologies are widely used by | | | | |