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Just How Fast Can a Cable Internet Connection Go?

February 26th, 2009 by Edy
 In Category Computer Networking, Internet 2 Comments →


While not an exact science, a cable internet connection can reach up to 8.0 Mbps. Doesn’t seem very fast in terms of numbers, does it?

But, compare the above speed to the standard 1.5 Mbps average speed of a standard DSL connection, or the very low maximum speed of just 56 Kbps of dial up connections.

Still, most cable modems are able to deliver around 5.0 Mbps on average, to keep things fair. Read the rest of this entry →

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Is Cable Internet Access Considered “High Speed” Or “Broadband”?

February 20th, 2009 by Edy
 In Category Computer Networking, Internet 3 Comments →


You may be wondering whether cable internet access is considered either a high speed connection or a broadband connection.

Well, the answer is simple. It is both actually. Many companies will use these terms to describe their internet connection services.

And both terms are correct. Cable internet connectivity supplies the end user, you, with higher speeds than those of a DSL, or Dial Up connection, while also being classified as a “broadband” type of connection. Read the rest of this entry →

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