1.1.1 BROADBAND

 

BROADBAND

Broadband is a high-speed Internet connection that allows users to send and receive large amounts of data quickly. It is much faster than the old dial-up Internet connection.

 

Uses of Broadband

• Watching videos online
• Attending online classes
• Playing online games
• Downloading files

 

Places Where Broadband is Used

• Homes
• Schools
• Offices
• Public places

 

Types of Broadband Connections

 

1. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

• Uses telephone lines
• Provides Internet through existing telephone networks

 

2. Cable Broadband

• Uses TV cables
• Provides fast Internet through cable television infrastructure

 

3. Fiber-Optic Broadband

• Uses special glass wires (optical fibers)
• Provides very high-speed Internet connection

 

4. Satellite Broadband

• Uses signals from satellites in space
• Useful in remote and rural areas

 

5. Wireless Broadband

• Uses mobile networks and Wi-Fi
• Examples: 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi

 

Comparison of Broadband Types

Broadband Type	Medium Used	Key Feature
DSL	Telephone lines	Digital Subscriber Line
Cable	TV cables	Uses cable TV infrastructure
Fiber-Optic	Special glass wires	Very high speed
Satellite	Signals from satellites	Works through space satellites
Wireless	Mobile networks	Examples: 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi