Wifi Hotspot Locations for Sale..is that a Good Thing?

Recent companies have been advertising wifi hotspot locations that are 'turnkey' (they can run themselves), and only cost between $13,000 and $20,000 to start. Is that good?

First of all, if it's so turnkey then why aren't they just popping off wifi hotspot locations left and right for themselves, is it their newfound generosity that has them 'sharing' the opportunities they have available. I'm not knocking the possibility of some companies to provide a business model, like in the restaurant business where they allow you to own a branded franchise for an initial investment in order to spread out locations in a more easier return on investment. However, wifi locations normally have an additional service or product that acts as an anchor for customers to come in and use the benefit of wi-fi to connect to the Internet thru broadband high speed access. Starbucks and Hilton Hotels are prime examples of a business model that has customers coming in for a service or product and then using wifi access as a secondary product/service.

Secondly, the potential for wifi hotspots cannot be limited to a cookie-cutter system that will fit everyone, after all if that were the case the other auto makers wouldn't be in business and we would still be driving 'Model T' Fords. Not to mention the fact that if you open a business with only wifi access as the only product/service available and then the community, town or city where your business is located decides to wirelessly enable the public transportation system like in the southern California city of Cerritos; guess what - your business just got knocked the flip out.

African American small business people have resources, and some may believe those resources are unlimited. But if you shell out $20,000 for a new business and after 6 months get locked out of your client base by a larger business or business model, you have lost more than your investment. A wifi business is not something that can be advanced as able to stand on it's own in the present day. In the example above the city of Cerritos is delivering wifi along with it's transportation system, which should probably increase ridership as people will opt to ride and check their email or just finish up a project as they go to work or to shop.

Look carefully at starting to use wifi in your business, research and see if there is a potential for competition to knock you client base out of the ballpark. Even then, when is your competition going to implement their wifi access and see if you have time to enhance your wifi service with coupons or other attractive services that may not be available to your competition. Wifi access will become a very powerful business asset in the coming year and more so in the future. Now is the time to get your feet wet, just check out your options in order not to get drowned out of business.

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BT Broadband

Approximately 4 million people in the UK use ADSL with an extra 2 million using a cable connection, meaning 6 million people in the UK have an always-on internet connection. Of these over 1.7 million are subscribed to BTรขโ�ฌโ�ขs broadband package, making them the UKรขโ�ฌโ�ขs main broadband provider.

Back in August 2000 BT first launched its high-speed internet connection to customers. Initially only available to around one third of UK households and costing ร�ยฃ500 a year it was the first step in many to Broadband Britain.

There are currently only 2 ways to connect to ADSL in the UK. Recently a technique called Local Loop Unbundling means you donรขโ�ฌโ�ขt need to have a BT phone line, but at the moment only 1% of people on broadband in the UK use this method. The only other way to connect transforms an existing BT phone line into a high-speed digital line. This is only available with a BT phone line though, so even if you donรขโ�ฌโ�ขt subscribe to BTรขโ�ฌโ�ขs package your ISP still has to pay BT money to maintain and connect your line. Because of this BT has been able to dictate the availability of broadband in the UK for a few years now.

For fear that UK telecoms watchdog Ofcom would break-up the company because they held a monopoly by owning all the phone lines and means to connect to broadband, BT has agreed to offer rival companies access to the "Local Loop", which is the network of telephone lines around the country. By doing this BT could stand to lose many customers as other companies can offer their broadband directly and without having to pay BT expenses.

Since the introduction of ADSL in the UK many potential customers found their local exchanges were simply out of date and the lines too old to be able to handle this new technology. Campaigns run country-wide as BT will only upgrade exchanges if there is adequate interest. ADSL is still not available in many villages and more rural areas of Britain but BT is vastly expanding and upgrading its network to try and cover all the country, Broadband is currently available in more than 96.6% of all UK households.

BTรขโ�ฌโ�ขs standard package is 2Mbps with a 1 GB monthly download limit. This means you can only download 1 GBรขโ�ฌโ�ขs worth of content, be it WebPages, music or movies, a month. This is more than enough for typical WebPages, but excessive music downloads will result in your account being suspended or limited for the rest of the month. You can upgrade your broadband to a 15 GB monthly limit for a little extra a month. BT also offers Pay As You Go dialup and unlimited dialup contracts.

BT Broadband also offers a variety of packages and upgrades designed to suit every user. You can upgrade to a gaming account to play xbox and PS2 games online, you can setup parental filters for your children, and thereรขโ�ฌโ�ขs protection against spam, junk mail, pop-ups, virusรขโ�ฌโ�ขs and online intruders.

One of the main reasons people will continue to signup to BT is its reliability. They have broken the mould of all ISPs having poor customer service and are incredibly helpful with setting up your connection.

BT are aiming to trail their 8Mbps connection soon, intending it to be in common use by the end of the year. BTรขโ�ฌโ�ขs ultimate goal is making broadband available throughout the country, including rural areas.

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Net Service Provider: Choosing The Right Option

Choosing the right net service provider is no easy task. Because the internet is such a popular tool to be used, there are many various choices out there. Although they would all like you to think that they offer you the very best option on the web, the truth is that they probably donรขโ�ฌโ�ขt know what you particularly need. So, here are some things that you should consider when choosing one net service provider over the other.

รขโ�ฌยข Cost. When most people are considering one service provider over the next, they tend to focus their attention on the cost of it. While there are some very inexpensive options out there, there is usually a reason why they are so inexpensive. And, other programs may offer that same amount of service for the same price anyone. You will want to consider why the price is what it is before you choose one provider over the next. One way to lower your cost is to use a service provider that gives discounts for an annual payment as opposed to monthly payments. This can give you several months for รขโ�ฌห�freeรขโ�ฌโ�ข as well.
รขโ�ฌยข How much time the company offers you is also important. For many, there are unlimited amounts of monthly time that can be purchased. For anyone that is on the web for a good amount of time, this tends to be the best way to go.
รขโ�ฌยข Space. One of the main things you should think about is the amount of space that the provider provides for you. This would be in mail box space as well as in space for your own webpage.
รขโ�ฌยข Dependability is also important. Can you count on the provider to be there when you need them to be or will they be รขโ�ฌห�doneรขโ�ฌโ�ข for extended time periods?

Overall, you will want to choose the company that can provide for you the very best service and the best price for it. The combination of excellent features is also helpful. You will see that there are more and more features being offered each year to various memberships. Stay up to date on this and you are sure to have the best net service provide available.

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Satellite Internet Services

Internet services enable communication between individuals in the form of sharing information, both text and graphics, and entertainment at a speed. Improved technologies increased the speed by using parallel medium like cable and wireless networks. Satellite Internet technology enabled communication to reach remote locations that were unreachable through other technologies at almost the same speed.

Satellite Internet services are of two types. One-way service uses DVB-IP (Digital Video Broadcast- Internet Protocol), which is only for inbound connectivity. IP multicast protocol enables one-to-many-point communication. This is similar to push technologies like TV and radio where the contents are pushed to the users with little interactivity. Hence, one way service is ideally suited for webpage viewing. The downlink speed is at least 500 kbps.

Two-way services provide complete broadband services to the users. Two-way service enables high-speed access for both download and upload. The upload speed will always be slower than the download speed. This platform is ideal for SOHOs and small and medium enterprises. Satellite Internet technology provides mobile applications that can be mounted on trucks and ships.

Satellite Internet doesnรขโ�ฌโ�ขt allow faster access to Virtual Private Networks, as satellite Internet technology canรขโ�ฌโ�ขt decrypt packet header of data. Besides emails and web surfing, satellite Internet allows for voice over IP, a service very valuable in remote and mobile locations. In large enterprises, failure of standard broadband access such as cable and DSL could mean financial losses. Hence, satellite Internet acts as a business continuity mechanism.

The level of satellite services depend upon the plan provided by the service providers. The scaling up of uploading speed will result in many new services. Latency is a severe constraint in the adoption of this technology.

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Google Goes Wireless In The Land Of The Free

In the heart of Silicon Valley a revolution is about to take place. It could change the Universe as we know it. Don't laugh, this revolution will grab you by the short wires and turn your world upside down.

It will affect your life and the lives of your children's children. It might just be the spark that changes everything...

It all has to do with the Internet.

Someone wants to give the Internet its wings. Get rid of all those wires and monthly bills. Set it free. Let it fly among the stars. Broadcast it out into the stratosphere. Or in other words, make it free for everyone.

And it's about time.

Are we talking about a free wireless Internet for the masses? Well, not exactly and not yet. But it's the start of such a concept that could quickly become a reality for many people very soon. It has to start somewhere and why not in Silicon Valley. Where else would you want to start a free wireless revolution but a place that really knows how to cash in its chips.

And who else would you expect to lead this Internet Parade than Google; the all knowing, all seeing, omnipotent and undisputed ruler of the mighty cursor.

Google wants to give free broadband Wi-Fi service to the small city of Mountain View, sometimes AKA-ed as the Capital of Silicon Valley. Located between the Santa Cruz Mountains and San Francisco Bay, Mountain View is home to around 72,000 young, vibrant and smart residents. The median age is 32.8 years old. Pure Google fodder.

Google has proposed a system of providing free Wi-Fi via 300 transmitters on light poles which would virtually make the city one big hotspot. City leaders now have to decide if Google should get the go ahead for this free Internet. In its proposal, Google has plainly stated its own self-interest in such a system.

"In our self-interest, we believe that giving more people the ability to access the Internet will drive more traffic to Google and hence more revenue to Google and its partner websites."

Obviously, Google has everything to gain. Ad revenue and the Internet is its lifeblood. Why not expand that lifeblood. And why not make the Internet pay for itself. Why shouldn't it be free and ad supported -- cut out all those monthly ISP bills users now have to pay.

Will the majority of Internet users be willing to give up their ISP bills for a few Google ads on webpages? In a heartbeat!

Sure, there will be naysayers, all revolutions have them. Commercialism of the web is a totally bad road to traverse. Capitalism is wrong. But it's a moot argument, the web is already monetized up to the yin-yang. Users should get something back for a change. It might be totally in Google's self-interest to give people a free Internet but there's no denying that such a gesture would also be a way of sharing all that ad revenue.

A free Internet that spans the Globe and beyond -- available to everyone. Such a system is probably a natural evolution. The Internet is already turning into a billion channel universe broadcasting its contents into the stratosphere. Why not give all this content some wings.

Why not make this broadcasting system free and ad supported. There's a subtle democratic gesture in what Google is offering. Will people accept this offer or try to hold back evolution. Will they enable Google "to be a good corporate citizen and play a pioneering role in a public-private partnership to bridge the digital divide."

Of course, this is just the start, if Google's Proposal flies, a free Internet will only be a click away.

Today, Mountain View. Tomorrow, the Universe.

Bring it on! I want my Free Internet!

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Broadband Satellite Internet

Broadband satellite Internet has provided hope for rural subscribers who are outside the coverage areas of most Internet service providers. Most home subscribers opt for cable and DSL Internet connections. But in areas which are not under the range of the high-speed broadband connection, or where dial-up access is extremely slow, satellite broadband Internet is a boon. The technology has been there for a long time, but it has evolved in more recent times.

The connection does not use wire, but requires an intermediary satellite. Requests are logged through a home computer and a special satellite modem to a satellite dish, which is installed on the roof of the subscriberรขโ�ฌโ�ขs office or house. These signals are sent or received from the dish satellite to an orbiting satellite, which in turn sends or transmits information to the dish satellite at the service providerรขโ�ฌโ�ขs office. The connection speed is a little less in comparison to DSL and cable Internet connections. This can be a drawback while using certain applications, such as real-time interactive games.

However, does not affect web surfing and sighting. A lot of these shortcomings can be overcome by using a signal amplifier, to cater to external or climatic disturbance and signal locators, to catch signals faster. Some other problems associated with satellite broadband Internet connections are that the installation charge for the dish satellite and the monthly subscription charges are a bit expensive, in comparison to DSL and cable connections.

The satellite dish being installed outside on the roof is liable to damage due to climatic conditions like rain and high-intensity wind. The expenses required for setting up the right kind of infrastructure for the rural subscribers has been one more reason for the technological lag in this area. Despite all of these shortcomings it is the best option for those who are placed at a geographically disadvantaged condition, and the promise of a better future lies ahead.

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The UK Broadband Revolution Continues

Who would have thought two years ago that we would be able to get broadband for free? Those were the days when it cost on average ร�ยฃ25 for a 512k (per second) connection. Broadband was reserved for "cyber geeks". The rest of us were happy enough with our super slow dialup connection.

A broadband revolution has been sweeping the nation ever since. Broadband speeds have increased dramatically and prices have plummeted. Now 512k is considered slow. Anything under 2Mb (per second) wonรขโ�ฌโ�ขt do. The "cyber geeks" are really moving into the fast lane, with download speeds of up to 24Mb available.

Prices for broadband fell significantly during 2005 and continue to do so. This led to more people signing up to broadband as it became more affordable. This, in turn, lead to more companies offering cut price broadband to attract those customers, which led to even more customers becoming interested. And the cycle continued. About 80,000 per week now sign up to a broadband package in the UK.

It has gone so far that you can now get broadband for free. If anyone mentioned free broadband 2 years ago, they would have been branded as being insane. Now it is a reality with TalkTalk offering free broadband to its Talk3 customers and Orange to its mobile customers. Cynics argue that it is not free, as you have to buy another service to get it. But even then, it is a damn good deal.

So where is the market going to go?

The rapidly changing world of telecommunications is going to force many of the smaller players out of the market. They simply will not be able to survive as margins are squeezed. Even the big players are finding the going tough. Telecom giant Cable and Wireless announced this week that it is broadband subsidiary, Bulldog, will no longer be offering broadband to residential customers.

Packages that include 2, 3 or even 4 products will become commonplace. Broadband providers have realised that they cannot make enough money from broadband alone to survive. So they are bundling broadband with other products, such as home phone, digital television and mobile. Market leaders such as TalkTalk, NTL and Telewest have been doing this for some time.

Broadband speeds will continue to rise as the technology moves forwards. This will lead to broadband becoming the centre of home communications. Your digital TV and home phone will be transmitted over a broadband connection.

The world of broadband has certainly come along way in the past 2 years, from a geeks product to mass market. The next 2 years will just as interesting, as broadband becomes the main communications platform in your home.

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Satellite Internet Access

The Internet is a terrestrial-based system, and satellite Internet technology utilizes an extraterrestrial-based system, i.e. satellite, to get connected to the Internet backbone. The need for the access through satellite is the lack of DSL and cable lines in remote areas and in mobile situations such as seafaring vessels.

Satellite Internet access works through a dish at the customerรขโ�ฌโ�ขs location, which sends radio frequencies from the computer to the satellite. The dish is usually of 1.2 m diameter. The customerรขโ�ฌโ�ขs location may be equipped with a satellite modem to convert digital information into analog form. The customerรขโ�ฌโ�ขs location may be a single PC or networked workstations. This obviates the need for telephone lines.

At the other end, the satellite sends back the frequencies to the teleport at a ground station where a number of large aperture dishes are placed. From here, the data is sent to the network system, which consists of routers and optical cables that connect to the Internet backbone. As the Internet backbone is shared by many service providers, the bandwidth availability is restricted by the terrestrial Internet infrastructure.

At the userรขโ�ฌโ�ขs location, the access is determined by the level of service required, whether it is one-way or two-way satellite service. One-way service may require a regular dial up service. A user may need to have a minimum of Windows- or Mac-supported PC with a networking capability. Other requirements include Ethernet port. Other than hardware requirements, software programming to manage interfaces is required.

Broadband access through satellite is a costly alternative to cable modems and DSL. The access is limited by the costly installations and the weather conditions. Besides, the uplink speed is limited by the dial-up speed just like dial-up Internet. The long-haul distance between the dish and satellite results in delay of the access.

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Variations of Broadband DSL for Business and Residential Applications

Broadband internet access, also referred to high-speed internet access, provides businesses and consumers, internet access at considerably higher rates of speed than standard dial-up modems. Broadband does not simply pertain to one specific type of internet service or data transfer rate. Broadband is continually changing and developing, and it encompasses a wide range of technology including fibre optic cable, cable modems, Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity), WLAN (wireless local area networks), and DSL (digital subscriber lines).

Digital Subscriber Lines, or "DSL," uses the existing customer phone lines to provide internet or intranet access to businesses and homes using high-speed broadband technology of varying levels.

Broadband DSL works by connecting subscribers to a main broadband DSL access multiplexer. The broadband DSL multiplexer sends a signal from the broadband DSL customer phone line to a network, which then in turn connects the subscriber to the internet.

Broadband DSL use digital technology by compressing sizeable quantities of video, audio, and data into what is known as "bits." The bits are transformed into graphics, text, and other information which are transferred at high rates of speed to business and home computers across the globe.

At the uppermost level, the two primary categories of DSL are asymmetric and symmetric. Residential broadband DSL typically uses asymmetric variations which include RADSL, UADSL/G.Lite, and ADSL. Data transfer rates are considerably slower upstream than downstream, so this type of broadband DSL, ADSL, is suitable for residential use where surfing the internet is the primary internet activity. Residential internet users generally have more incoming than outgoing data.

Symmetric varieties of broadband DSL, SDSL, are IDSL and HDSL. These broadband DSL variants are suitable for most business applications. Upstream and downstream transfer rates are the same, making SDSL technology suitable for server hosting, video conferencing, LAN applications, file transfers, and email.

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Broadband Internet and Information Problems During Hurricanes

Imagine if you will sitting in Florida and watching some 400 channels on your Direct TV and listening to the Hurricane News as one approaches, but it is still too early to tell where it will actually hit. Then one of the outer bands comes over and disrupts your signal, nothing? Bummer indeed, but you still have broadband Direct PC by satellite and it seems to make it through those clouds and so you can surf the NOAA website and get the latest results or watch video streams of the local TV station right?

Sure until all of a sudden that goes out too because the next rain band is much thicker, more precipitation and thus denser clouds and well you cannot get thru. Meanwhile the wind is picking up and it is getting to be Gale Force or Tropical Stormish, but heck you antenna is good for 55 mph and even the occasional gust of 70 probably will not break it, it is pretty tough and you know this from past experience there. Unfortunately the wind gets even more fierce and you are having trouble with your local radio stations, you now have no TV or Internet and have no clue what to do. But you decide to get on the roof and take down that antenna, knowing once you do, then you are really SOL?

Broadband Internet will have signal and information problems during Hurricanes, but then again once the power goes out, you probably cannot watch TV anyway. Safest thing to do is have some extra batteries, as you will be communication blind for a while during these storms you see. Consider all this in 2006.

Lance Winslow

Internet: Useful or Harmful?

Nowadays young generation doesnรขโ�ฌโ�ขt read books, journals, magazines and newspapers. And really why should they if they have excellent possibilities to find everything necessary on-line. Except information you can find a lot of other different things that can widen your outlook. You can visit Louver gallery with famous Mona Lisa, sitting comfortably in your armchair in front of computer screen.

You can also order different services. If you log on to Internet you can purchase anything you can imagine. Just clicking a right button, you can order term paper or pizza, or tickets to a rock concert. Your term paper order will be done easily; pizza will be tasty and day - just wonderful due to Internet services. Internet without doubt is a blessing for those who have no time and opportunities to go shopping. Besides commercial part of Internet one can also find a wide range of ways of communication. You can chat; use ICQ, instant messengers or an e-mail.

With the help of new invention, like a web-camera, you can even see whom you are talking to. Thus you can see that people can practically live on-line, because it is possible to work on-line, study on-line, have fun on-line and even date on-line. But is virtual world a good place to spend your time? People can spend up to 18 hours sitting at the computer. No matter how well is screen protection installed, it is still very harmful not only for your eyes, but also for your organism. Can you imagine your body being x-rayed 18 hours in a row? But this is exactly what happens when you spend days in front of your computer.

We canรขโ�ฌโ�ขt but mention considerate parentsรขโ�ฌโ�ข worries about what their kids read and see on-line. Except useful information there, children can find different sites that carry not very useful information. Thatรขโ�ฌโ�ขs why there are some servers that filter out information your computer receives. We canรขโ�ฌโ�ขt but mention the consequences of sitting in front of the computer all the time. It turns people into typical couch potatoes. They donรขโ�ฌโ�ขt care to stand up and go for a walk or to have some physical exercises. This can result into numerous ailments and problems.

Internet is an isolator too. No matter how much you communicate on-line, it doesnรขโ�ฌโ�ขt give you a credit in speaking with live people. You donรขโ�ฌโ�ขt see facial expressions, gestures, donรขโ�ฌโ�ขt hear their voices. That can tell much about your friend. On-line you have no choice but to believe in anything that is said to you. Then donรขโ�ฌโ�ขt be mad if somebody deceives you. You didnรขโ�ฌโ�ขt know the person well; all you knew was his/her e-mail or ICQ number. Using services provided in the Internet one has to be very careful, not to get in trouble. But what can we do without it nowadays? Due to internet a lot of other businesses started to prosper. We are talking about age of information. How can it exist without Internet? Of course, there are some advantages and disadvantages, but we canรขโ�ฌโ�ขt refuse ourselves in pleasure to get into the world of virtual wonders.

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The History of High Speed Internet Access

High speed internet access, also known as broadband internet, is a high data-transmission rate internet connection. High speed internet has revolutionized the way that people utilize the internet. Before broadband internet, people spent more time downloading content than enjoying it.

The fastest that dial-up internet access can deliver downloaded files is at the rate of 56 kilobits per second. High speed internet, on the other hand, typically transmits at nine times the speed of a conventional dial-up modem. There are also broadband service packages that can transmit up to 20 Megabits per second.

Broadband internet access refers to DSL (digital subscriber line) and cable modem access. DSL is the most commonly used high speed internet, with cable running a close second in terms of popularity. There is also satellite internet access, but there is a high latency problem caused by the distance the signal must travel to and from the satellite. Currently there is also a new service called power-line internet that is being tested. This internet service may eventually allow high speed internet data to travel along standard high-voltage power lines. However, this data transmission system has several issues that will need to be resolved before the feasibility of power-line internet is determined.

High speed internet access became an extremely rapidly developing market in many regions in 2000. Studies found that broadband internet usage in the United States grew more than 24% between 2000 and 2003. One of the challenges of this age of broadband is the ability to provide high speed service to customers located in rural areas. This is because in urban areas service providers are easily able to recover the cost the new equipment required to offer broadband. For this reason, many rural inhabitants still use dial-up or ISDN, which typically delivers data at up to 128 kilobits per second.

In some markets, especially those outside of the United States, there are some internet service providers that are taking advantage of the current lack of industry definition as to what constitutes as broadband internet. Currently, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has defined high speed internet access as 256 kilobits per second in at least one direction (upload or download), though average consumer broadband speeds far exceed this rate of data transfer. Thus, some internet service providers take advantage of lacking industry standards and market lower bitrate connections as high speed.

With the innovation of high speed internet it has become possible for users to download and watch videos and music files in just minutes, if not immediately. Anyone thatรขโ�ฌโ�ขs used dial-up to download these larger types of files knows the frustration of waiting hours for a download that may never even complete. Without broadband internet access, the popularity and convenience of peer-to-peer file sharing would not have been possible.

As the rate of data transmission increases, the market expects that streaming video and streaming audio services will become increasingly popular. Interestingly, video encoding formats such as MPEG-4 are making top quality video streams accessible at even lower bandwidth rates. Innovations in video formats are converging with the increasing end user bandwidth speeds to provide unprecedented video access over the internet.

As data formatting innovations combine with increasing access of high speed internet to users around the world, we will continue to see improvement in the delivery of various media types as well as improved connectivity and communication, in general, between people all around the world.

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Bandwidth Monitoring

Why should I monitor my bandwidth I hear you say and exactly what is bandwidth monitoring anyway? Ok. I shall explain why we should keep an eye on our bandwidth along with what information we are looking for whilst monitoring. You see a bandwidth monitor can give you the figures, the transfer data rate and many more details such as which programs on your computer are connecting to the internet. Actually only Bandwidth Vista does show you which country you are connected to but the idea of monitoring your bandwidth remains.

Take a look at your bandwidth monitor software program and then connect to your favourite download website. Now take a look at the top speed between you and the remote computer. Keep all other connections closed whilst doing this. The top speed of data transfers, both upload and download makes up your complete bandwidth usage on this transaction. This is an accurate way of testing your bandwidth to a specific location in the world. For instance if you know which country you are connected to then you can quickly work out the speed between your computer and another computer within certain boundaries. Another aspect of bandwidth monitoring is to watch for cost! Yes a lot of users are paying per MB for bandwidth, in fact we all are in a way. Our ISP does have a cap on how much bandwidth can be used. We rarely encounter problems however if the ISP is large enough to flex the line, allowing all users to use as much as they like - to a point anyway. There are many people paying a monthly bandwidth cost, whether it is for their internet connection or for their web hosting, bandwidth is a big issue. The general home user can still make use of a good bandwidth monitor however. For very simple tasks like selecting fastest download servers.

The home computer user should remember that there are also security issues that can be addressed by using a bandwidth monitor. For instance the best bandwidth monitors will alert you to which program has connected to the internet. No point having all those facts and figures if you don't even know which program is doing the damage! If you know which programs are connected to the internet and how much bandwidth they are using then you can make wise decisions as to which programs are allowed access.

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Internet Dial Up Access Providers

Although the use of high-speed broadband Internet access is now on the rise, dialup Internet access is still widely available. This is because dialup access is still the most economical way to connect to the Internet. In places where DSL and other broadband Internet technology are not yet present, dialup is the best option to get Internet access. Also, for people on a tight budget, dialup access is the cheapest option.

Many Internet service providers now offer improved dialup access. The speed of these dialup access services have increased considerably, thanks to software upgrades. If you are planning to get Internet dialup access, you will find a wide choice of Internet dialup access providers. Choosing the best deal from among the maze of plans and services can be overwhelming. However, there are some quick points you can look for when choosing a dialup access provider.

When choosing an ISP, go with a company a proven track record of providing high-quality dialup access. Some ISPs offering broadband still provide excellent dialup access services as part of their options. Some important issues with dialup access are the time it takes to connect to the Internet and the disruptions that can occur once connected. Check out the other features that the ISPs offer such as free email addresses, virus protection, SPAM blockers, and others.

Another important factor that you should take in consideration is the billing method. For dialup access, local access numbers must be available to avoid long-distance charges. If you are looking for the best dialup access service, devote time and effort to research and ask around. There is a wide choice of ISPs available, but you can narrow down these choices and finally pick the best one by determining your needs and budget and looking for the ISP that will meet these factors satisfactorily.

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What is a Web Directory?

Do you have a website and are looking for more traffic? If so you donรขโ�ฌโ�ขt have to despair trying to figure out how you will direct traffic to your site because there is a tried and true way to increase your traffic in no time! The best method to get more traffic is with one way links. You may have heard of reciprocal links in the past, but that requires you to host a link on your site as well. With one way links there is a link to your site, but you donรขโ�ฌโ�ขt have to host a link as well! You might be wondering how you can possibly get other sites to host a link to your site without you having to host a link back, but fortunately it is not only possible but really easy with web directories!

One Way Links and Web Directories

Website directories are simply directories that focus on compiling links to other websites and then categorizing them. There are thousands of web directories on the Web that will allow you as a website owner to submit your website information and link to have included in the web directory. Then, a human will review the submission to approve it for the web directory. Then, your site will have a new one way link in the web directory that will help you reach more people and ultimately get more traffic. Since there are so many web directories you can spend a lot of time submitting your information in order to receive those important one way links. Or else you could hire someone to do it for you. Amazingly, there are many online companies that focus on submitting your link to website directories and since they already know the web directories and how to go about the process they can do it fast and cheap!

Since there are so many directories out there and you want as many links as possible then this might be the best bet for you. Trying to link your site with all of the web directories on the web will take a lot of your time and you wonรขโ�ฌโ�ขt be able to focus on other projects or business. Of course, if you have a lot of free time then you can visit all of the web directories you want to submit your website to get a one way link. That is completely up to you, just know there are companies that offer this service for a very reasonable rate.

Some of the most famous web directories are Yahoo! Directory, Open Directory Project, as well as LookSmart, so you will want to start with these. Of course, there are plenty of other web directories to choose from and you might need to do a little online research to figure out which ones are best. Just remember, if you want more traffic for your website start placing some one way links to your site in web directories and watch the visitors come.

Article supplied by Ian Walsh, owner of Villas2u - Orlando Villas as well as editor of the Categorized Web Directory and Directoree Website Directory. Want to know more about one-way links? Visit http://www.categorizedweb.com or http://www.directoree.net

Just What Is Optical Carrier (OC) Bandwidth?

Ever wonder just what the heck was an "OC48"? Not surprisingly many network engineers and IT managers aren't up to speed (no pun intended) on just what OC really means...and what all is available to enahnce their company's applications within this bandwidth category.

So....here's a quick run down to set you straight.

The OC (optical carrier...fiber optic based broadband network )hierarchy goes as follows, starting with a T3/DS3 electrical carrier and then on to an OC-1:

DS3 (Electrical) = 44.736mbits/sec = 28 T1s/DS1s

STS1 (Electrical) = (1) DS3 @ 44.736mbits/sec with SONET (Synchronous Optical NET) overhead = 51.840mbits/sec

OC-1 (Optical) = (1) STS1 on Optical facilities

OC-3 = (3) OC-1s = 155.52mbits/sec

OC-9 = (9) OC-1s (not commonly used) = 466.56mbits/sec

OC-12 = (12) OC-1s or (4) OC-3s = 622.08mbits/sec

OC-18 = (18) OC-1s (not commonly used) = 933.12mbits/sec

OC-24 = (24) OC-1s (not commonly used) = 1.244gbits/sec

OC-36 = (36) OC-1s (not commonly used) = 1.866gbits/sec

OC-48 = (48) OC-1s or (4) OC-12s or (16) OC-3s = 2.488gbits/sec

OC-192= (192) OC-1s or (4) OC-48s or (16) OC-12s or (64) OC-3s = 9.953gbits/sec

The reason for the stair-stepping of the OC Hierarchy is due to the fact that the next available level of multiplexing ('muxing") of lower-level circuits is usually 4: (4) OC-3s = (1) OC-12, and (4) OC-48s = (1) OC-192.

This muxing scheme is usually dictated by the equipment manufacturers and is pretty much an adopted standard in the Telecom industry - hence the lack of the lesser-common bandwidth aggregations like OC-9, OC-18, etc. The only exception is the OC-3, which was needed to allow the upper-level hierarchy to work.

Hope this tidbit of info helps the network design decisions for your business now....and in the future!

Michael is the owner of FreedomFire Communications....including DS3-Bandwidth.com and Business-VoIP-Solution.com. Michael also authors Broadband Nation where you're always welcome to drop in and catch up on the latest BroadBand news, tips, insights, and ramblings for the masses.

Dial Up

Most of the information that we need, along with most of the things that we want and can be found over the Internet. From word definitions to grocery and shopping to ordering your next meal รขโ�ฌโ��the Internet provides instant access to anything and everything you could possibly want or want to know about. That is the very reason why most people want to have Internet access available in their homes. Dial up is slower than DSL or cable connections, but they are still used by some people who want access to the Internet but don't need speed.

Although a bit outdated, dial up access is still widely used today to gain access to the Internet. It is the most inexpensive way to connect compared to other ways to access. All you need is a phone line, a prepaid Internet card or an inexpensive monthly package with an Internet service provider, and youรขโ�ฌโ�ขre in business.

However, dial up access is considerably slower than the other high-tech ways of accessing the information superhighway, such as broadband and cable modem. Dial ups work through the use of a computer modem. This modem is actually connected to the computer and serves as the medium between the computer and a telephone line. Through this modem, the computer is able to รขโ�ฌห�dial upรขโ�ฌโ�ข the Internet service provider, who in turn connects the user to the World Wide Web.

Just like any other product, dial up has its own share of ups and downs. However, many people say that it is better to have dial up access rather than have no connection to the Internet at all.

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T1 Connections Provide Unparalleled Data Transfer Speeds For Businesses

Before we get into T1 internet connections, letรขโ�ฌโ�ขs examine some of the main connection types that are commonly available through which to access the internet. There are dial-up modems that typically can only transfer up to 56 kilobits per second. While this is the original and main way that people connected to the internet during the birth of the information age, the advent of broadband has continued to sweep the world in popularity for its dramatic increase in data transfer rates. Another drawback to using dial-up modems and internet connections is that they require the use of a phone line. This presents a problem for many people that need to use their existing phone line for voice calls and do not want to purchase a second phone line.

As far as broadband, also known as high speed internet, is concerned, there are three types of access. There are DSL, cable and T1 types of high speed internet access. One of the main benefits to using high speed internet access is that these types of connections are รขโ�ฌห�always onรขโ�ฌโ�ข and do not tie up a phone line.

DSL stands for digital line subscriber and is the more commonly available type of broadband internet access. One of the reasons that DSL is more popular than cable internet is that the DSL signal travels over regular phone lines without tying up the voice portion of the line. DSL requires the use of a DSL modem and offers data transfer speed up to one hundred times faster than dial-up internet connections. One of the disadvantages of DSL, contrasted to cable internet, is that distance from the hub can pose a problem. If the distance between the DSL center and the end user is too great, the performance of the connection will begin to suffer or quit working altogether.

According to some sources, there are twice as many cable internet subscribers than DSL users. Cable internet subscribers receive comparable performance to that of DSL users in terms of rate of data transmission and similar pricing structures. Instead of traveling over the phone lines, cable internet signals travel along coaxial cable exactly like cable television does. One of the main differences between cable internet and DSL is that many users utilize the same cable with cable internet access. This means that if your cable internet provider has too many subscribers on one line, you will notice slower connection speeds. So, with DSL the main issue is distance from the central office and with cable internet the issue is with how many subscribers share the same line.

T1 connections are most commonly used by large and medium sized business. Most smaller organizations simply cannot afford this type of connection. Typically, a T1 line is split into 24 56 or 64 kilobits per second channels to carry voice and data. While cable internet and DSL theoretically can reach the same speeds as a T1 line, they really never do in practical applications. With a T1 line, you donรขโ�ฌโ�ขtรขโ�ฌโ�ข have to share the line with any other subscribers. This means that you can count on receiving a true 1.5 Megabits per second rate of data transfer.

To find out more information about this topic, please visit T1 Information.

Charlotte Alice represents UK Dropshipper and Online Web Publisher.

MSN Messenger - Is it just a Toy?

MSN - Learn to use its full capacity

MSN Messenger (or Microsoft Networks Messenger to give its full title) is one of the most popular Instant Communication Applications on the Internet. The rise from birth in 1995 has been as rocky as it has been dramatic. After initially failing to capture the attention of the Internet Users, the addition of MSN Messenger to the Windows 1995 package was a major turning point. This and the "viral marketing effect" of users introducing fellow users to widen their contacts (and the overall user base of MSN Messenger).

The application has come a long long way from the early days of basic written communication in real time. Users now have the option to use Video Conferencing (with good quality sound), Sound only communication, Webcam Connections and File Exchange.

It now seems that MSN is adding new content and facilities on a regular basis, which is helping to cement their position in the ever more competitive Instant Messenging industry. This market is also heavily influenced by AOL (AOL Instant Messenger) and Yahoo (Yahoo Messenger), although none seem to have the same impact as MSN Messenger.

What can MSN Messenger do for you?

MSN Messenger is now used by many businesses the world over, as you will see when you visit online business sites. The system is stable, reliable and offers a unique way to communicate with actual and potential customers. What is better than to see and hear your own personal assistant?

As well as live interaction via MSN Messenger, MSN also offers a free and easily accessible email address.

What else does MSN Messenger offer?

MSN Messenger is also very very popular with children and adults around the world, enabling groups of friends to interact on a regular basis, even if they are countries apart.

There are also many new add on gimmicks available free to MSN Messenger users, including online games, customised winks, emotion graphics which speak more than words, recorded speech used to welcome friends, and much much more.

The use of MSN Messenger also offers added security, as users have the chance to block unwanted attention. In todays climate, this is a very very useful tool.

By Mark Benson
http://www.smileymonkey.com for your Free MSN Smilies and much more

Broadband Internet - Why Purchase Service Online?

You've made the decision to purchase broadband internet access for your home or office. What's your next step? Do you contact your local provider directly and sign up? This is certainly and option, but one that may not be in your best interest.

Contacting one local provider may not be your best option because it limits your choices. It limits the specials available to you. You see, the competition for your business is fierce. There can be a number of vendor choices each offering the same or different access methods and specials. There's cable access, DSL access, satellite access. Each comes with it's own pro's and con's.

You might live in an area where all three-access methods (not counting dial-up) are available. You may live in an area where only 2 or even 1 vendor is available. How do you know? Which do you choose?

The simple way is to contact the one vendor you know of, but there is another way. Use an online-brokered service.

These services should be FREE to you and provide information as well as quotes from multiple vendors within your area. There are many services available on the internet for you to access this information. Of course we'd like you to use our service, free of charge, but any service you find should provide you with the following.

Information - It's critical that you be provided with the information you need to make informed decisions.

Quotes for service - You should be allowed free access to quoting software that will search out and report back all the available vendors within your area. This quote should be free to you as well as identify who the vendor is, what type of service it is, detailed technical information about the service, price, contract length and what specials are available to you.

Lastly, there should be something in it for you as well. When searching for these types of services, don't forget to see what's in it for you! For one, our service offers rebates in addition to the vendor specials. Ok, we're biased here because we believe our service is the best, but other sites probably offer the same incentives. Also look for another level of support. You can go directly to the vendor of your choice with questions about modems, routers, email accounts, etc. and then wait until someone from their support group gets back to you. If you've purchased your broadband service using a brokered service on the internet, you should be able to contact them as well. An additional level of service is another incentive to purchasing your service online.

If you contact a single vendor chances are you're not going to receive unbiased information. A broker does provide unbiased information because they are not tied to a single provider. Having access to multiple providers with multiple access types allows the flexibility to search out and find the 'appropriate' service and the best price and provides value for using the service.

In closing, find a service that is FREE for you to use and provides the information, quotes for service and provides value to you in the way of cash rebates, information and another level of support.

Enjoy your broadband internet experience.

FullService Broadband Provider offers unbiased and informative information on broadband technology. Business, residential, VoIP and more. Our free service is made possible through Try Right Technology, Inc.

DSL Internet is a Simple and Easy Way to Get Fast Internet Service

DSL รขโ�ฌโ�� which stands for Digital Subscriber Line รขโ�ฌโ�� is a great way to get high-speed internet service, without having to get a cable modem, or live in an area that has cable lines. DSL providers have very fast and comparatively cheap internet connectivity.

To explain DSL, it is a way to enjoy high-speed internet using your telephone line, just as you would for dial up. Except that it has so many more advantages than a regular internet service could provide.

Have a look at some of the great ways that DSL internet can benefit your home or business:

- With a DSL installation, you can keep your internet connection open, and still use the same telephone line for phone calls; both incoming and outgoing.

- The internet speed that you can obtain with a quality DSL provider is much greater than that of a regular dial-up modem. To compare, you can get an average of 1.5 Mbps with a DSL modem, as opposed to only 56 Kbps with a dial-up connection (thatรขโ�ฌโ�ขs 10 times faster!).

- DSL connection doesnรขโ�ฌโ�ขt necessarily mean that youรขโ�ฌโ�ขll need any new wiring. As long as you have a phone line with which to connect, then youรขโ�ฌโ�ขre already all set.

- Many DSL providers will supply you with the right kind of modem as a part of the DSL installation.

There are a few minor disadvantages to DSL that you might want to note. But it is pretty clear that DSL is far superior than any standard connection to the internet, and if you have the choice, you should most certainly aim for the convenience of high-speed. Some of these disadvantages include:

- DSL connections work best when you are located close to the DSL providerรขโ�ฌโ�ขs central location. If you are, indeed, close, then this should not be a concern.

- DSL internet is faster for receiving than for sending. However, the sending is still a great deal faster than standard internet services.

- DSL service is not available universally. Youรขโ�ฌโ�ขll need to check your local suppliers to find out if they are DSL providers.

If you want reliable, high-speed internet, then youรขโ�ฌโ�ขll likely be looking into a quality DSL provider to supply you with precisely what youรขโ�ฌโ�ขve been looking for.

Dave Gonzalez
http://www.broadband-dsl-directory.com

The Basics of the Comcast Cable Company

Comcast Cable has grown to become the largest cable service provider in the United States. It was founded back in the 1960s as a local single system cable television provider and is now available almost anywhere that cable TV is offered. With an ever growing array of competition it is interesting to note how Comcast Cable is able to lead nearly all its markets.

Available in over thirty states, itรขโ�ฌโ�ขs a safe bet that if one of those stateรขโ�ฌโ�ขs residence subscribes to cable that they are using Comcast. Born as a television company, home entertainment is still its primary concern. Overall they service over twenty million homes with cable television. Furthermore they provide digital cable service to almost another ten million homes.

During the last decade the technology thatรขโ�ฌโ�ขs been made available to homes has grown at such a staggering rate that it has allowed companies like Comcast to expand into providing other services. Personal computers, for instance, never would have offered a market to Comcast cable when they first began entering homes. Then came the advent of the internet. Faster computers and larger amounts of data called for speedier internet connections that dial up providers couldnรขโ�ฌโ�ขt possibly provide. Taking advantage of this new market, cable companies were able to offer their own brand of internet service which can currently offer speeds a hundred times faster then its dial up predecessor.

Comcast cable internet came to exist and it now provides high speed cyberspace access to almost eight million customers. That number represents over one third of their television subscribers which is quite staggering given how fresh the technology really is. Just think how slowly cable grew when introduced as a television service; no one wanted to pay for something that they were already getting for free. Initially cable internet had the same reaction with people not wanting to pay double the price for faster data transfer. But those numbers clearly show that the idea has definitely caught on.

Another boost for their consumer base came with the advent of the cable telephone alternative. While that idea has yet to catch on with most people being satisfied with their existing services, Comcast has still managed to attract over a million clients to this service.

Other business ventures from Comcast Cable includes several of their own channels. These include the Golf Channel, PBS Kids Sprout and TV One. Comcast even has four Comcast Sportsnets. Outside the communications ring, they also have a majority ownership in a company that has a lot of holdings. Some of these are sports teams in hockey, football and basketball; also they own two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia where Comcast is based.

Comcast cable has become a staple of the American communication world. Their employees are numbered at over seventy thousand people. As a company they continue to look to the future for new opportunities and ventures to offer their customers.

Christopher M. Luck has an extensive background in working exclusively at comcast cable and is now offering his free personal cable advice to the public. If you are at all interested in Christopher's cable advice, tips, or secrets, you can visit his cable tips blog

Evaluating Bandwidth Choices - ADSL vs SDSL

Looking for bandwidth? That can be a daunting and frustrating task even in the best of situations. There's lots to consider in order to make the right decision for your needs. Below you'll find some help when evaluating ADSL vs SDSL. Factors covered include Technology, Speed, Description, Application, Pros, Cons, and Costs.

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Technology: ADSL

Speed: 768Kbps to 6.1 Mbps downstream. Upstream speeds range from 64Kbps-1Mbps.

Description: The most common type of DSL. Deployed over a copper wire pair in conjunction with an analog phone line.

Application: Commercial and consumer Internet service. Popular with consumers because of low-cost, short provisioning times and high download speeds.

Pros: High-speed access at a relatively low-cost. Availability is approaching 70% in most major metropolitan areas. Installation times are often less than 30days.

Cons: Not available in all areas. Slow upload speed. Bandwidth is aggregated at the Central Office and is subject to oversubscription. Not ideal for businesses or heavy users.

Costs: Consumer services starts at around $30-50. But....the pricing for these connections varies widely depending on the carrier and location of service. For example...it's likely to be more costly in rural areas and some local/regional providers may offer better rates than Tier 1 carriers.

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Technology: SDSL

Speed: Up to 2.3Mbps both ways.

Description: A form of HDSL, provisioned over a single twisted-pair of copper wire at distances up to 12,000 feet.

Application: Ideal for businesses due to symmetrical data transmission speeds and advanced features such as multiple IP addresses.

Pros: High-speed access at a low-cost when compared to T-1. Often provides more features than ADSL.

Cons: Not available in all areas. Bandwidth is aggregated at the Central Office and is subject to oversubscription. More costly and longer install times than ADSL.

Costs: Business service starts at around $50-80 and can be as high as a few $100 monthly. But....the pricing for these connections varies widely depending on the carrier, location of service, and the application for which the connection is being used. For example...it's likely to be much more costly in rural areas. While some local/regional providers may offer better rates than Tier 1 carriers...you'll have to consider possible tradeoffs in stability and reliabilty.

Michael is the owner of FreedomFire Communications....including Business-VoIP-Solution.com. Michael also authors Broadband Nation where you're always welcome to drop in and catch up on the latest BroadBand news, tips, insights, and ramblings for the masses.