Broadband refers to a high-speed internet connection capable of transmitting information faster than a dial-up connection. According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), a connection that transfers information faster than 200 kilobits per second (Kbps) is deemed broadband.FCC: What Is Broadband?
Types of Broadband Connections
- ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line)
- SDSL (Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line)
- Cable
- Wireless
- SatellitetechFAQ: What Is Broadband?
- Fiber optic
- Broadband over Powerlines (BPL)FCC: What Is Broadband?
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Often referred to as high-speed internet
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Contrary to broadband, narrowband usually refers to a dial-up connectiontechFAQ: What Is Broadband?
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Unlike narrowband, broadband connections do not need to be turned off or onMichigan.gov: Broadband Awareness - What Is Broadband?
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Broadband connections do not interfere with telephone lines
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