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.