| This article provides useful, detailed information | | | | network carriers. Broadband is like a tunnel with |
| about Broadband Internet. | | | | high capacity. There are different sub-tunnels, with |
| Broadband Internet is an advanced and | | | | each tunnel transmitting different information at a |
| revolutionary technology that has allowed | | | | high speed. Each sub-tunnel is protected from any |
| high-speed and efficient Internet service and | | | | interference of disruption from the others. |
| connectivity. It is distinct in its operation from any | | | | Distance doesn\'t affect connectivity, especially in |
| other from of communication channel or network. | | | | wi-fi and satellite broadband connections. |
| In the ordinary base or narrow-band connection | | | | The broadband Internet connection operates by |
| used in normal telephone lines, the fastest speed | | | | using several different technologies or media. A |
| for transmission of data, even after using a speed | | | | traditional dial-up connection uses a telephone line |
| modem, is only 56 kbps. Advanced technology in | | | | and a modem. The information is converted into |
| broadband allows a substantial amount of | | | | analog form, leading to less connectivity and |
| information to be carried and processed | | | | speed. The telephone line cannot be used for |
| simultaneously at a faster rate. This leads to | | | | normal phone calls when Internet is in use. A |
| greater connectivity or web access, and higher | | | | broadband Internet connection also uses an |
| download speeds. The Federal Communication | | | | existing telephone line for a DSL connection. The |
| Commission describes broadband as an Internet | | | | information is transmitted using the digital |
| connection with a download speed higher than 200 | | | | broadband technology; hence, speed and |
| kbps. The actual speed, however, can be as high | | | | connectivity is higher. The other types include |
| as 256kbps, if not more. | | | | cable broadband connections using existing cable |
| A broadband Internet connection enables multiple | | | | lines, T1 and T3 satellite and wi-fi (wireless fidelity) |
| data or information, video, image, audio or data | | | | connections. In case of cable or DSL connection, |
| signals of different frequencies to be transmitted | | | | TV or telephone functioning remains unaffected. |
| simultaneously, at very high speed, to different | | | | |