| In our technology-driven world, life without | | | | accessing the Internet via telephone lines |
| the Internet is almost unimaginable. The | | | | using a modem. DSL stands for Digital |
| number of people logging on to the World Wide | | | | Subscribers Line, where data is digitally |
| Web is increasing at an unprecedented pace. | | | | transferred through the existing phone lines. |
| In view of this ever-increasing traffic on | | | | Cable Internet refers to accessing the |
| the Internet, newer ways have been designed | | | | Internet via a cable television connection |
| and developed to expedite access to the web. | | | | from various service providers. Satellite |
| | | | service is the latest and the fastest way to |
| High speed Internet refers to an Internet | | | | access the Internet. Wireless Internet |
| access service which consistently maintains a | | | | enables one to access the Internet while |
| speed of above 128 Kbps between the final | | | | traveling or when away from the office or |
| user's equipment and the first Internet | | | | home. |
| router outside the IP network managed by the | | | | |
| service provider. | | | | Text, animation, graphics, videos, music |
| | | | files and other forms of data are being |
| There are different Internet access services | | | | viewed via the Internet. With a slow |
| which ensure fast access at very economical | | | | connection, these files may take minutes to |
| prices. These services are extremely | | | | hours to download, and may slow down the work |
| user-friendly, and the technology is | | | | process as well. This can hinder various |
| available in different variations to suit | | | | commercial and industrial works. To avoid |
| different purposes. | | | | this situation, it has become imperative to |
| | | | maintain a faster Internet access service |
| The various ways to get high-speed Internet | | | | which allows more usage, at a faster speed |
| include dial-up service, which means | | | | and lower price. |