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Broadband Internet Services: Cable Modem or DSL |
Broadband Services are generally more
expensive and faster
You can access all types of websites
including ones with streaming audio and video (streaming media) and high
levels of graphical content.
Broadband service is generally limited to
one site, so you only get service in your home and need to get another type
of service when traveling or when you are in a different location.
There are services, such as AOL Broadband,
which provide you with both home-based broadband and dial up access for when
you are not at home for one price.
Broadband service does not tie up your
phone or cable TV line.
Broadband service set up is more
complicated than dial up but can be achieved by most people with the
instructions provided by the ISP.
Broadband service generally falls into two
categories: 1) DSL (digital subscriber line) which is provided via
your phone line. 2) Cable service which is provided by your cable TV
supplier.
DSL can be provided by a number of
companies but in the end your DSL service in NYC comes from your phone lines
which are provided by Verizon.
Time Warner (RoadRunner) or RCN are common
cable providers in New York City.
Internet Service is often packaged with
other services the companies provide, so if you want multiple phone lines,
DSL, long distance and mobile phone service from Verizon you can get
attractively priced package deals.
If you want premium cable service from
Time Warner you can get Road Runner Broadband service in a well priced
package.
The Broadband component of these packages generally falls in the range of $40-$50 per month whether it is DSL or Cable.
For Additional Details Please Consult the Article on Installing DSL, Cable Modem, or a Wireless Network at Home