Broadband can be defined as a technology that can offer faster access to internet.
The earlier method of dial up system is a slow process and has some drawbacks.
The subscriber cannot make use of telephone while accessing internet and consequently it became imperative to have separate telephone for talking and accessing internet.
Broadband came as a boon to the consumers as its splits the telephone line to provide both voice and data simultaneously.
UK is a country with 20 percent of population having fast internet accessibility and also one of the countries where consumers have the privilege of having most economic subscription rates.
Broadband market is highly competitive.
Several internet service providers offer variety of packages to the consumers who therefore have wide choices to pick and choose from them.
The service providers offer many incentives or gifts especially for those who opt for long term contracts.
There are several types of contracts available to suit diverse needs of the subscribers.
Most common type is Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL).
Faster downloads is possible in this system, but upload speeds will be slower.
Then there is Symmetric Digital Subscriber System (SDSL) in which both upload and download speeds will be equal.
SDSL broadband system is a cheaper option.
Consumers have to pay the telephone rental charges plus the broadband subscription rate as applicable to the individual connections.
Cable broadband is another option available to the subscribers in which connectivity is obtained through fibre optic broadband cables.
Local Loop Unbundling (LLU) is a system, wherein the service providers use their equipments to enhance the speed of the service.
Subscribers are provided with better quality service.
The problem is that in this system subscriber cannot change the service provider without incurring additional expenses.
One of the most popular and widespread modes is mobile broadband.
Those who want internet access to mobile devices as well as stationary units like PCs can opt for a mobile broadband connection.
Laptops or PC users can gain access to internet using USB dongle or modem through mobile phone network.
Mobile phone users can choose broadband connectivity either under a monthly payment scheme or can opt for pay as you go scheme.
3G/HSPA signals are offered through mobile phone network.
In UK service providers have many comprehensive packages for subscribers with both fixed lines and mobile broadband connections.
Such comprehensive packages will make the deals cheaper for subscribers.
Internet service providers are functioning in a highly competitive environment as already mentioned, and as such the quality of service will be reasonably good.
However the quality of service will depend on the location of the subscriber.
Generally urban areas receive better and reliable services than rural areas.
Efforts are being taken to improve the broadband service by upgrading the technology and also by making the service providers accountable to the quality of service offered by them.
Authorities are initiating plans to force the service providers to notify the exact speed they can provide to the subscribers.
Such actions are adopted in view of the complaints that the speed of the system received at the consumer end is found much less than what is offered under the contract.
The earlier method of dial up system is a slow process and has some drawbacks.
The subscriber cannot make use of telephone while accessing internet and consequently it became imperative to have separate telephone for talking and accessing internet.
Broadband came as a boon to the consumers as its splits the telephone line to provide both voice and data simultaneously.
UK is a country with 20 percent of population having fast internet accessibility and also one of the countries where consumers have the privilege of having most economic subscription rates.
Broadband market is highly competitive.
Several internet service providers offer variety of packages to the consumers who therefore have wide choices to pick and choose from them.
The service providers offer many incentives or gifts especially for those who opt for long term contracts.
There are several types of contracts available to suit diverse needs of the subscribers.
Most common type is Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL).
Faster downloads is possible in this system, but upload speeds will be slower.
Then there is Symmetric Digital Subscriber System (SDSL) in which both upload and download speeds will be equal.
SDSL broadband system is a cheaper option.
Consumers have to pay the telephone rental charges plus the broadband subscription rate as applicable to the individual connections.
Cable broadband is another option available to the subscribers in which connectivity is obtained through fibre optic broadband cables.
Local Loop Unbundling (LLU) is a system, wherein the service providers use their equipments to enhance the speed of the service.
Subscribers are provided with better quality service.
The problem is that in this system subscriber cannot change the service provider without incurring additional expenses.
One of the most popular and widespread modes is mobile broadband.
Those who want internet access to mobile devices as well as stationary units like PCs can opt for a mobile broadband connection.
Laptops or PC users can gain access to internet using USB dongle or modem through mobile phone network.
Mobile phone users can choose broadband connectivity either under a monthly payment scheme or can opt for pay as you go scheme.
3G/HSPA signals are offered through mobile phone network.
In UK service providers have many comprehensive packages for subscribers with both fixed lines and mobile broadband connections.
Such comprehensive packages will make the deals cheaper for subscribers.
Internet service providers are functioning in a highly competitive environment as already mentioned, and as such the quality of service will be reasonably good.
However the quality of service will depend on the location of the subscriber.
Generally urban areas receive better and reliable services than rural areas.
Efforts are being taken to improve the broadband service by upgrading the technology and also by making the service providers accountable to the quality of service offered by them.
Authorities are initiating plans to force the service providers to notify the exact speed they can provide to the subscribers.
Such actions are adopted in view of the complaints that the speed of the system received at the consumer end is found much less than what is offered under the contract.