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Computer Internet Access
The traditional way to connect to Internet has been with dial-up service and a 56K modem. These connections operate over phone lines. Dial-up is still very important, especially in rural areas. However, modern online services require broadband connections to be enjoyed to the fullest. Computer Internet Access - Broadband There are an increasing variety of ways to connect your computer to the Internet via broadband connection. The leading three methods of today include cable Internet, DSL, and satellite broadband Internet. Fixed high-speed Internet connections had found their way to homes through cable for 18.8 million subscribers and to 12.2 million through a DSL by early September 2004, according to Leichtman Research Group. New subscribers are signing in at a rate of around 2.3 million per quarter for the wired high-speed connections. An emerging broadband technology is planned by utility companies, with broadband over powerlines. These connections promise high speed Internet access through any electric outlet in homes and businesses. Computer Internet Access - Wireless Many of you who are thinking Internet access don't give much thought about going wireless. The new generation of wireless services, available today, provide very high transmission speeds. For one, there are an increasing number of Wi-Fi hotspots to use your wireless connection (and technologies emerging such as WiMax to extend the range). Also, you may take up a GPRS/EDGE/UMTS data card to use with your laptop and be connected to the Net wherever you go, provided there's cell phone coverage.
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