There are many different types of broadband connections available. With people tending to know very little about the wide range of different connections that are available and there being so much technical terminology banded around, choosing the right one for you can be tricky.
Here’s a simple breakdown of the main types of broadband which are available to help you make sure that you’re making the right choices when it comes to getting broadband:
Dial up connections
A dial up internet connection tends to be much cheaper than other options but can be very slow and inconvenient.
If you don’t regularly use the internet, then having a dial up connection may be a good idea for you as you have to connect to web via a phone number that you call through your computer.
A dial up connection means that your phone line is out of action whilst you’re connected to the internet, so is not the best or quickest option for those requiring regular internet access- an internal or externa modem is required for a dial-up connection.
Wireless
Wi-fi uses radio frequency to connect to the internet and is one of the most flexible internet connections.
With wi-fi available to connect to