The Difference Between Broadband Speeds

 ADSL (DSL) – Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line

This is the most common form of broadband. It is delivered from your phone network, through a modem or router but it won’t disturb your calls.

Chances are you’ll probably choose this, as it is the most common form of broadband used by the USA. These days it is mostly available all over Australia.

Cable:

A cable broadband connection could be a better option than ADSL if you already have an existing cable TV connection. As with ADSL, this won’t interfere with your TV signal in any way. I personally use a  ADSL broadband connection cause I have no other choice. but if it comes to it I would really recommend a cable broadband connection. The only thing I can complain about is the downtime which occurs sometimes (every few months) but it gets fixed within a few hours. This is one of the downsides of Internet Service Providers.

There are also other broadband connections such as Wireless and satellite, but they are less popular and we won’t discuss them here.

Broadband speeds:

Broadband speed is generally faster than other internet connections (such as wireless or dial-up), but speeds and prices vary between Internet Service Providers (ISP’s). Before getting a broadband internet connection, it is very important to choose the type of connection that is easiest to set up in your home, and choose the ISP with the best speed and price. Of course, if you just use the internet to read your email and news a couple of times a day, you don’t need the fastest and most expensive connection out there.

Australian Broadbandguide is a great website to search for Internet Service Providers and compare them, especially if you live in  Australia. It also has a handy broadband speed test feature that lets you check your current internet connection speed and see if it really is what your ISP promised you.

So if you are not satisfied with your current, slow internet connection, why not upgrade to a faster broadband connection instead?