Why You Need Broadband
By David Rothwell | October 24th, 2007 | Category: Broadband | No Comments »
Why Do You Need Broadband?
- Modern PC’s need frequent updates which are large files and require a fast connection to reduce download times and ensure success
- Without these regular updates for Windows, Anti-Virus protection, and SpyWare alerts your PC can quickly become riddled with dangerous software, causing slower performance, unreliabilty and the risk of Identity Theft
- Surfing the Internet becomes much easier and faster
- You can get free telephone calls and video conferences to other broadband users with VOIP (Voice over IP)
What is Broadband?
- Also known as ADSL (Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line)
- An “always-on” connection to the Internet (rather than the much slower dial-up service which incurs a delay in connecting and may cost a phone call)
- You can make and receive phone calls at the same time
- Broadband is a high-speed connection, with a choice of speeds at different fixed monthly costs rather than pay-as-you-go
- Broadband coverage and speed rates are increasing all the time, with costs reducing, although not every home or office can yet be connected
- You should generally get the fastest broadband speed available within your monthly budget
- Some broadband packages have built-in limitations to your monthly total downloads after which additional charges apply, so watch for these in the T’s & C’s if you expect to be downloading copious amounts of files like mp3 music or video
More About Broadband
- Just a low monthly fixed cost
- It’s Fast and Easy to Surf the Internet and download files, pictures, music and video
- It’s Essential to Keep your Computer regularly updated with Windows, Anti-virus and Spyware Protection
- You can also consider wired or wireless networks at very low cost
What do you need for Broadband?
- Simple to Set Up
- No Need for new lines
- No Need for new phones
- No Change to your existing numbers
- Your provider should supply a Broadband Modem which connects to the phone line along with a micro-filter
- Can be in place within 2 weeks
More information will be available at a new website coming soon from our IT and Telecoms Manager.
You can contact us directly for more advice on any of these issues.