Broadband opens up a world of savings
Broadband. Why it is better than Dial Up
What does the word broadband actually mean? It refers to any "always on" high speed internet service. ADSL is the main type of broadband internet access technology used in residential homes and in businesses across Australia.
ADSL delivers a high speed connection into your home via your existing phone line and requires a modem to get you online. An ADSL modem is different to the modem you might normally use for Dial Up.
There are many reasons why people are choosing broadband for their homes and businesses:
Broadband is faster
The main reason people choose broadband over Dial Up is because the download speed of a broadband connection can range from 5 to 400 times faster than a Dial Up connection (56kbps).
Standard broadband is based on a technology called ADSL1 and it allows speeds of up to 8000kbps. ADSL2+ is the technology that allows next generation broadband speeds up to a theoretical maximum of 24,000kbps - true "ultra-fast" broadband. Clear ADSL2+ is on the way.
With faster internet what used to take forever is now a breeze:
- visit your favourite websites, check movie sessions, follow the sport results
- download photographs emailed from family and friends
- upload your own photos
- create a blog
- shop online
- download your critical software and anti-virus updates
- download movie and MP3 music files
- research school assignments
All this without the wait and without having to dial in.
Always-on
Whenever your computer is on, you have internet access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No more unreliable connections.
Use the phone to talk
With broadband you can continue to browse the internet and make (or take) phone calls. You no longer have to log off your Dial Up connection to make a phone call, you can talk and surf at the same time.
Save on your phone bill
With a broadband connection and VoIP enabled ADSL modem, you can start cutting your phone bill by up to 50% with cost saving ClearTalk. Not only do you save on your Dial Up calling costs, you also get super cheap local, STD and International calls. For more information on our ClearTalk service click here.
Broadband, your key to the future
Broadband Voice is just the start. Broadband will deliver entertainment options the likes of which we have never seen. IPTV and Video on Demand will usher in a new area that says goodbye to buying music or DVDs from the store. All this, over your broadband connection. |
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