1: What is broadband? |
| Broadband means, very simply,
a high-speed connection to the Internet that is 'always on'. It is
up to 10 times faster than a 56K modem enabling you to view web content
and download files more quickly. It's called broadband because it
has a much larger capacity to receive (and send) data. |
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| 2: Why
should I consider broadband? |
This will depend on what you
will be using broadband for. If you are using it from home or a small
office, choosing a service that offers a speed of 500 kbs is ideal
for general surfing and emailing. However, if you are downloading
lots of videos or sending very large files, it may be better to choose
a broadband service with even higher capacity.
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| 3: What
equipment do I need for broadband? |
This will depend on who supplies
your broadband – but essentially all you need is a computer that meets
the minimum requirements, a suitable phone line, plus a broadband
modem and microfilters (phone adapters) – which you can add to your
broadband order. Depending on what package you choose, you’ll either
be able to install everything yourself or have an engineer come to
help you.
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| 4: Will
I need to buy any extra software? |
As your
broadband connection is 'always on', it is a good idea to install
firewall software to protect you from any attempts by hackers to access
the files on your computer. You may also choose to buy anti-virus
software.
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| 5: How
do I choose the service that's right for me? |
This will
depend on what you will be using broadband for. If you are using it
from home or a small office, choosing a service that offers a speed
of 500 kbs is ideal for general surfing and emailing. However, if
you are downloading lots of videos or sending very large files, it
may be better to choose a broadband service with even higher capacity.
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| 6: Am
I charged for the time my broadband modem or computer is online? |
No, with
most broadband packages you'll pay a fixed amount each month, no matter
how often you use it. You should always check this when ordering.
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