From the simple data transfer mechanism of the dial up connection we have arrived to today's broadband mechanism. This broadband mechanism is called broadband because it provides broader space for higher speed of data transmission. If the question as to what a broadband is, comes, the answer can be given in the following words - It is the name given to high speed internet connection often said to be 'always on' and is capable of transferring data at a very high rate. It is not one of those dial up types which would jam your phone lines or which won't work when you are calling. Dial up network gives a streaming speed of 56 kbps and uses phone lines. On the contrary, home broadband starts at 512 kbps and can be available to 1 mbps, 1.5 mbps and 2.2 MBPS. There also are some broadband providers who provide broadband at 4 mbps and 8 mbps.

Data can be transmitted through dedicated cables or ISDN or over the top of phone lines through ADSL who carry data at such high rates. In absence of cables a satellite connection can be used for this transmission.With the help of the broadband, files or songs or even videos can be downloaded at high downloading rates. Videos can be watched without any problem using the home broadband only. Further, there are flash, some kind of graphics and games which can be viewed only with the help of high speed internet. Yes, many online games are available which are allowed to be played after you buy packages from your ISPs. And there are more in the form of simple games which can't be played without the internet connection and that too, broadband!

As said, downloading is an interesting task, but in the presence of wireless broadband only. This job can be highly boring when done with the help of dial up internet connection. Further, live TV can be a possibility only with the aegis of the broadband. We can enjoy television in the real time. Another use is the online telephony which enables the users to talk to their near and dear ones using the internet with some other software like the Gtalk or the Y! Messanger. Moreover, none of the broadband providers charge too much when compared with the dial up connection. It's a bit higher but don't forget the level of comfort and enjoyment which you get!

On the whole, broadband has been a boon to the world of entertainment. It's high speed and better connectivity gives an ultimate experience to the users.


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