Internet connectionsInternet connections

What they are and how they workWhat they are and how they work

Dial-upDial-up

I.I. Requires a telephone modem.Requires a telephone modem.

II.II. 56k modem is standard, transfers data at 56 56k modem is standard, transfers data at 56 kbps.kbps.

III.III. Utilizes a “twisted pair” cable to connect to Utilizes a “twisted pair” cable to connect to the internet.the internet.

IV.IV. Normally costs around $20.00.Normally costs around $20.00.

V.V. Dial-up is cheaper, however it occupies the Dial-up is cheaper, however it occupies the phone lines and is very prone to interruptions.phone lines and is very prone to interruptions.

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I.I. Both DSL and Dial-up connects to the internet via phone Both DSL and Dial-up connects to the internet via phone jack.jack.

II.II. DSL splits the connection enabling simultaneous phone DSL splits the connection enabling simultaneous phone and internet use. and internet use.

III.III. DSL generally costs around $30.00 a month.DSL generally costs around $30.00 a month.

IV.IV. DSL transfers data at a rate of 1.5 mbps.DSL transfers data at a rate of 1.5 mbps.

V.V. DSL is much more reliable because it cannot be DSL is much more reliable because it cannot be interrupted by phone calls.interrupted by phone calls.

VI.VI. The DSL modem is constantly activeThe DSL modem is constantly active

CableCable

I.I. Requires a cable modem.Requires a cable modem.

II.II. Relies on the television cables, also known as a coaxial Relies on the television cables, also known as a coaxial cables.cables.

III.III. Transfers data at around 10 mbps.Transfers data at around 10 mbps.

IV.IV. Cable modem is constantly active.Cable modem is constantly active.

V.V. However, there is only one cable segment, the more However, there is only one cable segment, the more users, the slower the connection.users, the slower the connection.

VI.VI. Cable generally costs $60.00-$250.00Cable generally costs $60.00-$250.00