High Speed Internet

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nline service or ISP your dialing into. It’s possible that the FCC may grant a waiver in the future that would allow speeds of 56K or higher in the United States. The modem aside from disadvantages mentioned above also has more competition than it had in the past, with more and more people entering the world wide web there are more web sites available that contain heavy graphics and a lot of detail. As web sites become more complex the greater the amount of information that needs to be sent to the user becomes. Visiting a web site that’s rich in graphics on a 56K modem at the best can still take quite a bit of time. So the need for greater speed and ways to gain access at a quicker rate is becoming more and more apparent everyday. These minor disadvantages are a nuisance, but they won’t prevent most people from using the technology besides not everyone needs or wants to be connected to the Internet at rates faster than what a modem can handle. There are advantages to using the modem, one of these I name the cardboard box. Any personal computer package purchased today unless otherwise specified comes with a modem this is mainly due to inexpensive prices and the demand for access. The modem is also great because it covers all users from the novice to the advanced and can meet almost all of their needs. With it’s ease of use and high demand the modem even with faster and better technology out their will still be a factor in today’s market. Another piece of technology that’s quickly growing is the cable modem an alternative to the slower 56K modem which is using the coaxial cable used for you cable instead of your telephone line. The cable mo...