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All information listed is the direct opinion of CTS
Computer Training
The Pro’s and Con’s of High Speed Internet Services
Vocabulary: Bits, Bits per Second, ISP, Download Speeds, Upload
Speeds
Dial Up
connections: this is not high speed internet. A computer modem is
connected to the telephone jack with Internet connection speeds up
to *54mbps (*54 Million Bits per Second). This type of connection
now should only be used for voice and faxing.
DSL
Internet
(Digital Subscriber Line) connection: a very popular high speed
internet connection because you can pay a different price for the
speed you desire
. For DSL
download speeds up to *768kps (768 Thousand bits per second) you can
pay between $17.99 and $21.99 per month. For DSL download speeds
between *1.5mbps (1.5 Million bits per second) to 3.0mbps (3Million
bits per second) you can pay $29.99 to $34.99 per month.
When using
DSL, your computer connects to the ISP’s (Internet Service
Providers) computers through your telephone lines. When a telephone
customer subscribes to DSL, the phone line contains two (2)
frequencies, one for voice and the other for high speed Internet
access. The DSL Modem separates the voice from data.
DSL Pro’s:
1. Chose of
Speeds according to the customer’s budget. (768kbps to 3.0mbps)
2. You have a
direct connection from your location to the DSL computers. (No
sharing the same line with other customers).
3. DSL is an
advanced form of Dial Up connection, whereby a password is still
needed for you to access you account.
DSL Con’s:
1. You must
live within a certain distance between your location and the DSL
servers for DSL to function properly.
2. The
customer must install Filters at every telephone jack so
there are no interferences between the home phones and DSL signals.
Cable Internet:
uses a cable that is shared amongst its customers back to the Cable
Companies computers.
Pro’s of Cable Internet:
1. Customers can receive download speeds up to
10mbps (10 Million bits per second).
2. No distance limitations from your location to
the Cable Companies to maintain performance.
Con’s of Cable Internet:
1. Price is higher than DSL prices and the
cable customer must have prior cable services (like video) in order
to receive Cable Internet. The combination of Cable Video and
Internet creates larger monthly bills.
2. No password protection to access the
Cable Companies computer (not email access). Cable uses a Machine
Access Code located on the Cable Modem. The Machine Access
Code must be registered with the cable company to obtain
Internet Access.
3. Cable speeds are lowered when a high
volume of Cable Video and Internet customers are using services at
peak times.
4. Cable companies have and will limit the
amount of data that a customer can download per month. This will
allow all customers to receive the highest speeds possible.
Fiber Optics Internet: uses Glass Fibers that
transmit data (data is transmitted by laser light) to your computer.
Fiber technology has been around for a while but has been recently
developed to deliver Video and Internet at blazing speeds and
outstanding quality.
Pro’s of Fiber Optic Internet:
1. Speeds range from 50mbps download and 20mbps
upload.
2. Prices start at $42.99 per month depending on
the speed you choose.
3. Some companies offer a Free *Router for
Fiber Optic service. (Router allows for multiple PC’s to access a
single
Fiber Optic connection)
3. Special offers for Free installation to
the main PC.
Con’s of Fiber Optic Internet:
1. Installation can vary between 4 to 6 hours and
may require drilling and other routing techniques for Fiber Optic
cabling.
2. Depending upon service plan, a fee maybe
required to network (connect) extra computers to the Fiber Optic
connection.
Final Thoughts
Since the 1990's the
Internet has become an important tool for Home, Business,
Employment, Personal etc. CTS has serviced many computer systems in
different environments and discovered that many computers do not
achieve maximum Speeds because of::
●
Computer System is too old (Hardware
and/or Software needs upgrading or replace computer)
● Computer contains Viruses, Spyware, Malware
or Adware
●
Phones lines are too old to deliver sufficient DSL speeds
● Too
many DSL phone filters
● Home
Security Alarms slows or blocks DSL Signals
●
Customer improperly installs "Self Install Kit"
●
Wireless Router has no Security (others are sharing your Internet
connection, applies DSL and Cable customers)
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