Broadband internet access is a high data rate connection to the internet. The superfast speeds mean that whatever you're doing; downloading movies or music, playing games or uploading photos, it'll happen, lightning fast.
2. Outline the methods of delivery (wireless, cable, ADSL and fibre). Identify the speed of each method?
Wireless: Wi-Fi radio systems link up to remote locations over great distances. Compared to hard-wired connectivity there are greater security risks. Speeds are significantly slower (2-50 times slower).
Cable: Cable internet uses the cable television infrastructure which also uses the telephone network. It travels from the internet provider to the end user. About 100 megabits per second for some residences.
Fibre: By fibre-optic cables connected directly to buildings will deliver broadband of speeds up to 100 megabits per second.
ADSL: ADSL service is delivered simultaneously with reguler telephone on the same telephone line. The data speed ranges from about 256 megabits per second to 20 megabits per second.
3.
Advantages | Disadvantages | |
Wireless | - No cords | - Slower speed - Less secure |
Cable | - Particularly fast | - Not all cable tv networks are equipped for internet connection. |
ADSL | - No dial-up | - Not all phone lines are equipped for internet connection. |
Fibre | - High speed | - Cords required. |
Wireless | Cable | |
Optus | 12 month contract for 16GB = $59.95/month | 12 month contract, 50 GB = $49.99/month |
Bigpond | 12 month contract, 50 GB = $79.95/month | 12 month contract, 50 GB = $79.95/month |
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