Broadband Internet Service

What is Broadband Internet service
Broadband is an umbrella term that refers to all types of internet services with high data transfer rates. There are no clear parameters, however, as to how high the speed of internet is essential for it to be considered as a broadband connection. There are several transmission technologies that are labeled as broadband connections like:
·         Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
·         FiOP (Fiber Optic)
·         Wireless
·         Cable
·         Satellite
·         Broadband over Powerlines (BPL)
As an internet user, you must wonder which connection type is best for you. This choice is affected by a number of factors like your geographical location (rural or urban), your internet usage (whether you use internet for heavy downloading or extreme browsing), price and availability. Many broadband connections offer customized packages to suit the needs of user like the people of Oman can get personalized fixed internet packages from Awasr.



Types of Broadband Connection Explained

·         Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
DSL is a wireless transmission technology that uses traditional old school phone lines installed in homes and offices, to transmit data faster. DSL- based broadband offers a transmission rate of several Kbps (hundred bits/sec) to several Mbps (million bits/sec). This speed of DSL connection is depended upon availability and efficiency of your DSL provider and the distance between your location and that of the nearest telephone service company. DSL allows you to download content like text, graphics, web pages, music & videos in real time.
Following are variations of DSL transmission technology:
o   Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
This DSL technology enables the user to download faster data over phone copper lines as compared to old archaic dial-up technology. It is used primarily by private residential customers who receive data but don’t send it much. Its upstream data direction is comparatively slower. Same voice line is used in ADSL to download data without disturbing telephone calls quality.
o   Symmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL)
This DSL technology has a commercial customer base that uses it for services like video conferences requires high bandwidth for both upstream and downstream direction of data with equal speed. It requires an extra phone line.
There are advanced DSL forms that are typically available to commercial entities that include:
HDSL (High data rate Digital Subscriber Line) & VDSL (Very high data rate Digital Subscriber Line)
·         FiOP (Fiber Optic)
The optical fiber is the fastest technology currently available in the market for internet connections. It converts electrical signals carrying data to light and this light is sent through clear glass fibers that have the width of human hair. Optical fibers are virtually thin glass fibers combined together to form cables. It transmits data with the fastest speed, even hundreds of Mbps. Same fiber optic connection that offers you broadband can also deliver VoIP services.
·         Wireless
The wireless broadband service provider uses a radio connection to transmit service to customer’s location, may it be mobile services or fixed connection. This technology uses longer-range directional equipment that delivers internet service in remote or low-populated areas. Wireless broadband connection's speed is more or less same as DSL & cable modems.
·         Cable
Coaxial cables (as used in TV sets) are used in this internet connection to deliver internet broadband services. These modems use two connections; one to a wall outlet and another to a computer and provide a speed of 1.5 Mbps, almost same as DSL. Turning on a computer connected with cable will be enough to access internet without needing dial-up.
·         Satellite
Artificial Satellite that provides other services (broadcast, telephone) by orbiting the earth can also deliver broadband service. This technology too is popular in remote and low populated areas. The speed for these connections depends on service packages, the line of sight element and weather. A download speed of 500 Kbps and 80 Kbps is expected from satellites connection.
·         Broadband over Powerlines (BPL)

This technology delivers broadband service over power distribution network (low and medium voltage). Its speed is comparable to DSL & cable modems and is available in limited areas. BPL can be used existing electric connections to deliver services which makes BPL a potential choice for all kinds of clients since power lines are everywhere.
Location: Muscat, Oman

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