What do you need to get 'Broadband'?

Article by Gary Parsons

More and more households are embracing broadband internet, yet many of us are still unaware of what or if anything extra is needed to take advantage of this technology.

My aim is to prove how simple it is to set up your broadband connection and that it doesn?t have to come at a high price.

Firstly, you?ll need a computer;

The main benefit of having broadband is being able to access information at a higher speed than you?d expect of an old-fashioned dialup connection. Online streaming of videos has become very popular and I recommend that your computer runs fast enough to watch a video, particularly one that is being streamed via the internet. You may also find that you will start to purchase music online, so it may be worth investing (if you already have a computer) in a new and bigger hard-drive. This will enable you to purchase music (also known as mp3 files) without worrying about using all the space you had previously reserved for word processing documents and such like.

You?ll also need to ensure you have adequate technology in your street to be able to access a broadband connection;

Due to the way in which broadband (or ADSL as it is also know to those using a phone line to access it) is set up throughout the UK, you will need to ensure that your line is one that has been installed by BT. If you have cable services in your area, such as that from Virgin Media, then you can look at using their fibre-optic network too.

Once you have a BT line in place or live in a cabled area you will look at how you will access the connection;

The most popular of solutions is to purchase a router. This will enable you to share your internet amongst computers in your home. If you are using your BT line then you will also need a modem; these are generally supplied for free by broadband providers such as AOL.

Once all of these are in place, you?re just one step away from being able to surf the web using your new broadband connection ? namely choosing your broadband supplier. Use a comparison site to find the best deal available to you in your area that meets your needs. Once ordered you should be looking at going live within a matter of weeks.

About the Author

Gary Parsons is a UK based writer with experience in the telecommunications industry.

Source: http://www.hikaro.com/communications/broadband-internet/what-do-you-need-to-get-broadband%C2%A0%C2%A0.html

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