Nowadays, people are able to do more using the internet than they ever have before, and America Connects offers you more ways to get connected. Just enter your address in the box above to find internet service providers and the best-priced plans in your area.
Trying to determine which internet package is best for you? Keep reading to learn more about internet access solutions, speeds and more.
Which Delaware High Speed Internet Service is Right for you?
The internet has turned into a powerful tool that helps you stay in touch with friends and family, work remotely from your home, download media to enjoy on your own schedule and much more. Internet service providers (ISPs) realize that your internet needs are unique and now they offer more options for high speed internet than ever before.
What is High Speed Internet?
When the internet was initially launched in the mid-1990's, the only option was what is known as dial-up service. Dial-up brings internet access to the home employing a local phone number and active phone line. At the time this was a good solution for most people since most people already had a home telephone.
Nevertheless, internet speeds tended to be sluggish and were dependent on your local area. Another drawback was that in order to gain access to the internet the telephone line used as the connection had to be free. As the internet grew to incorporate more robust media and websites many discovered they needed a faster internet service.
Internet Service Providers looked to cable and digital subscriber lines (DSLs) to supply speedier internet services. These methods are known as "broadband". Over the years as the services have improved, the measurement for what is considered high speed has changed.
Nowadays, the FCC considers an internet service to be high speed broadband if it's got data download or upload speeds greater than 768,000 bits per second (768 Kbps). The speed of your high speed internet may still vary based on a few factors like how much bandwidth you share with other consumers using your internet service provider and your proximity to your ISP.
Those interested in high speed internet can choose between cable internet, DSL internet, satellite internet, or fiber optic internet services.
Delaware Cable Internet Services and Providers
Cable broadband internet services use a cable TV connection to provide subscribers with broadband internet access. In order to make the connection there is a cable modem at the users end along with a cable modem termination system at the cable suppliers end. The length between the modem and termination system can be up to 100 miles with virtually no difficulties occurring.
Cable internet can operate at as much as 30 Mbps, however some cable modems may restrict the amount of data being transmitted. Moreover, when working with cable broadband internet services you share bandwidth with other customers. The network monitor makes certain that bandwidth is distributed efficiently to ensure service doesn't slow down during hours when overall usage peaks.
There are many service provider options for cable broadband internet. Comcast, Time Warner and Cox Communcations are all major cable high speed internet service providers throughout most of the US.
Check on the availability of cable broadband internet service in your city - call the number above or enter your address inside the secure search form to get started.
Delaware DSL High Speed Internet Services and Providers
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) broadband internet services transmit data using a copper phone line. Unlike dial-up services, DSL works off of frequencies that aren't used for making phone calls by splitting the line in two - one for voice calls and one for broadband internet use.
DSL lines run from a central office out to customers. Typically this limits DSL distribution to a short distance of two miles from the central office, though some lines go up to five miles long. This factor also affects the specific download and upload speeds.
The good thing is that little to no infrastructure is needed and it is a true broadband internet service that transmits data at a rate up to 10Mbps. DSL may also provide better stability and security than some other options because it is being provided by a phone line that often isn't shared.
Top DSL service providers include AT&T and Verizon. You can find DSL options from internet service providers in your city by entering your address in the box above.
Delaware Satellite Broadband Internet Services and Providers
Satellite high speed internet services utilize orbiting satellites to capture and pass on broadband data between a satellite company and its customers. Although the download and upload speeds qualify as broadband, because data must travel to the satellite and back over many miles users can sometimes experience signal delays of around 1-2 seconds.
Despite the possibility of short delays, satellite internet is capable of delivering data at 5Mbps. Satellite high speed internet is perfect for those wanting broadband internet in rural areas where other internet services aren't available. AT&T and the Dish Network are both leading providers of satellite internet services.
See if satellite internet services are available in your neighborhood by entering your address within the box above.
Delaware Fiber Optic High Speed Internet Services and Providers
Fiber Optic is the latest and fastest approach to bring high speed internet into the home. Systems of fiber optic cables can deliver high speed internet nearly 25 times faster than other broadband options and provide an extremly stable internet connection. This is due to the fact that fiber optic wiring is more resilient than other connections and isn't impacted by storms, static or noise.
For those looking for the fastest high speed internet access fiber optic is the way to go. Fiber optic networks are recognized for their ability to transmit data at rates as high as 50 Mbps.
Currently, Comcast and AT&T provide fiber optic/copper hybrid services but 100% fiber optic broadband internet services are only available through Verizon FiOS. They began providing fiber optic broadband internet services in 2006 and are continuously increasing their service areas.
See if fiber optic internet services are available in your city - call the toll free number above for personal assistance or enter your address in the secure search form.
