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Trying to decide which internet package will work the best for you? Read on for more info about internet access options, speeds and more.
Which Kansas High Speed Internet Service is Best for You?
The internet has become a powerful tool that helps you stay in touch with family and friends, work remotely at home, download media to enjoy on your own schedule and much more. Internet service providers (ISPs) understand that your internet needs are unique and now they offer more options for high speed internet than ever.
What's High Speed Internet?
When the internet was initially introduced in the mid-1990's, the only option was what is known as dial-up service. Dial-up brings internet access into the home utilizing a local telephone number and active telephone line. At the time this was an effective method for many since most already had a home phone.
Even so, internet speeds tended to be sluggish and were dependent on your physical location. The other 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 expanded to incorporate more robust media and sites many determined they needed a quicker internet service.
Internet Service Providers looked to cable and digital subscriber lines (DSLs) to supply faster internet services. These methods are known as "broadband". Over the years as the services have improved, the measurement for what's considered high-speed has evolved.
These days, the FCC considers an internet service to be high speed if it's got data download or upload speeds over 768,000 bits per second (768 Kbps). The speed of your broadband internet may still vary depending on a few factors for example how much bandwidth you share with other consumers using your internet service provider as well as your proximity to your ISP.
Those thinking about broadband internet can select between cable internet, DSL internet, satellite internet or fiber optic high speed internet services.
Kansas Cable High Speed Internet Services and Providers
Cable broadband internet services use a cable TV connection to provide customers with internet access. In order to make the connection there is a cable modem on the users end along with a cable modem termination system at the cable providers end. The space between the modem and termination system can be as much as 100 miles with virtually no problems occurring.
Cable high speed internet can work at as much as 30 Mbps, however some cable modems may restrict the amount of data being transmitted. In addition, when you use cable internet services you share bandwidth with other subscribers. The network monitor makes sure that bandwidth is distributed efficiently so that service doesn't slow during hours when overall usage peaks.
There are a number of service provider options for cable high speed internet. Time Warner and Comcast are major cable high speed internet service providers throughout much of the country.
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Kansas DSL Internet Services and Providers
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) broadband internet services transfer 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 another for high speed internet use.
Digital subscriber lines go from a central office out to subscribers. This typically limits DSL distribution to a short distance of 2 miles from the central office, though some lines run up to 5 miles long. This factor also affects the specific download and upload speeds.
Fortunately virtually no infrastructure is involved and it's a genuine high speed internet service that transmits data at a rate up to 10Mbps. DSL also provides better dependability and security than various other options because it is being supplied by a phone line that usually isn't shared.
Leading DSL ISPs include AT&T. You can find DSL options from ISPs in your town by entering your address within the box above.
Kansas Satellite High Speed Internet Services and Providers
Satellite internet services employ orbiting satellites to capture and pass on broadband data between a satellite company and its subscribers. Though the download and upload speeds are considered broadband, because data must travel to the satellite and back over many miles users can sometimes experience signal delays of about 1-2 seconds.
Despite the chance of short delays, satellite internet is capable of delivering data at 5Mbps. Satellite high speed internet is ideal for those wanting high speed internet in rural areas where DSL and cable services aren't available. AT&T, and the Dish Network are both top providers of satellite broadband internet services.
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Kansas Fiber Optic Internet Services and Providers
Fiber optic is the most recent and fastest approach to bring high speed internet into the home. Networks of fiber optic cables can deliver high speed internet nearly 25 times faster than other broadband options and are more dependable than cable, DSL and satellite services. This is mainly because fiber optic wiring is more resilient than other connections and isn't impacted by storms, static or noise.
For those trying to find the fastest high speed broadband internet access fiber optic is the way to go. Fiber optic networks are well known 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 high speed internet services are only available through Verizon FiOS. They started providing fiber optic internet services in 2006 and are continuously increasing their service areas.
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