Broadband Internet Providers in My Area

Broadband Internet is often used referred to as “high-speed” Internet service. The literal definition is any constant Internet connection with speeds of 256 kbit/s and up. This basically means just about every type of Internet access other than dial up Internet is broadband. So whether you are using a DSL line from your phone company or a digital cable box, you are enjoying a broadband connection. Speaking of Internet speeds it is important to note that sometimes broadband providers will never reach the advertised maximum transfer speeds so you might want to ask current customers and/or their reps what their average speeds are in order to properly set your expectations.

Common Characteristics of Broadband Internet Services

• Broadband Internet connections are always on and available to users.
• Broadband offers multiple speeds including 3Mbps, 6Mbps, and as high as 20 Mbps.
• You can expect to pay more to increase the bandwidth (which is usually possible)

Popular Broadband Internet Providers

• Phone companies like: Verizon, AT&T, and Qwest
• Cable companies like: Comcast, Insight, CableVision, and Charter

Types of Uses for Broadband Internet

• Suitable for virtually all types of Internet use
• Basic: Email, Web Browsing, Telnet, etc.
• Advanced: Online Gaming, VPN, Watching Videos, and more