| Broadband internet services are much faster and | | | | tests will keep you informed on your broadband's |
| more reliable than a dial up connection. What | | | | performance and level of function. |
| many people do not realize, though, is that there | | | | You can find several different broadband speed |
| are several types of broadband internet options. | | | | tests online that can tell how fast your broadband |
| - Broadband Internet Access - This is a blanket | | | | internet is operating. When you access the site |
| term that includes DSL, cable and satellite high | | | | you will likely be required to enter your area code, |
| speed internet connections. | | | | your connection type and your internet service |
| - DSL Broadband Internet Access - A DSL | | | | provider in order for the speed test to run. The |
| connection runs through the phone line, but it is | | | | test will then return to you an evaluation and |
| not set up like regular dial up internet. DSL internet | | | | comparison that details the speed of your |
| connection actually shares the space while it gives | | | | connection and compare it to the speed of other |
| you very high internet and connection speeds. | | | | internet service providers in your area. |
| - Cable Internet Connection - Cable internet | | | | If you learn that your high speed connection is |
| connections have the distinction of being at the | | | | not as fast as you thought it was there are |
| top of the list for user retention. They also get | | | | several steps that you can take to maximize |
| very high marks in speed, reliability and efficiency. | | | | your connection speed. |
| - Satellite Internet Access - A satellite broadband | | | | - Remove your spy ware |
| internet connection is great for a broadband | | | | - Tweak your computer yourself |
| subscriber who lives in a rural area. It is also a | | | | - Purchase software programs to maximize |
| great choice for those who are unable to get DSL | | | | speed |
| or cable broadband internet connections. | | | | - Purchase hardware that will increase your |
| - Wi-Fi Internet Access - Wi-Fi simple means | | | | internet speed |
| wireless networking. A wireless internet | | | | - Alter your network settings to get more speed |
| connection allows you to connect to the internet, | | | | When you check your broadband internet speed, |
| regardless of where you are as long as you are | | | | check it at various times of the day. When the |
| near a "hot spot." | | | | internet itself is busiest, your connection speed will |
| When people wish to see how fast their internet | | | | also be slow. Also, use several different |
| connection is they use a broadband speed test. | | | | broadband speed tests to make certain that you |
| There are many high speed internet speed tests | | | | are getting an accurate measure of your |
| that are available for free online. Periodic speed | | | | connection speed. |