When it comes to Internet connectivity, today’s world offers plenty of options. Knowing a little about each of them can help you make an informed decision about which one will suit you the best. Some of the aspects that you must take care of while you are trying to decide which type of Internet connectivity to go in for are:
- Availability of quality service providers in your location
- Costs of Internet connectivity plans
- Reading customer reviews about the company and the connectivity
- Analyzing value for money when it comes to choosing one particular type of Internet connectivity.
So what are the main types of Internet connectivity that you can think of getting for yourself?
Modem :
Probably one of the most familiar types of Internet connectivity is the one that an individual can get through something known as PCI modem. This is an analog connection and is probably one of the slowest possible methods of connecting to the Internet today. This is also one of the most inexpensive ways to connect to the Internet. Dial-up access is indeed on its way out in most parts of the world today because of the advent of better technologies.
DSL :
One of the better technologies that have come into play as far as Internet connectivity is concerned, is something known as DSL or Digital Subscriber Line. There is no need for the user of a DSL line to dial in order to get Internet access. Rightfully so, this type of connections also known as an ‘always on’ connection. Within this category lie ADSL or Asymmetric DSL and SDSL or Symmetric DSL. They differ primarily in the data transmission rate. There is also very high DSL which is primarily used to cover extremely short distances.
Wireless :
Wireless Internet connectivity or wireless broadband is also extremely popularly used today. This again is an ‘always on’ connection which is known for its speed and cost effectiveness. This type of connectivity does not rely on cable networks but uses radiofrequency instead.
Broadband :
This type of Internet connectivity relies on the use of a cable modem. Cable can either be optic fiber or coaxial. Both of them primarily differ in their structure.
T1 Internet connectivity :
T1 has emerged as a greatly valuable tool for Internet connectivity for business organizations. It is capable of supporting 24 individual channels at a data transfer rate of 64 kbps each. There is also something known as bonded T1 which primarily brings together more than two or two T1 lines which has the major benefit of enhancing bandwidth.
