Nowadays, people can do more with the internet than ever before, and America Connects gives you more ways to get connected. Simply enter your address inside the box above to locate internet providers and the best-priced plans in your town.
Trying to determine which internet plan is best for you? Keep reading for more information about internet access options, speeds and more.
Which Utah High Speed Internet Service is Right for you?
The internet has become a powerful tool that allows you to keep in touch with family and friends, work remotely from home, download media for entertainment on your own schedule and much more. Internet service providers (ISPs) understand that your internet needs are unique and now they provide more options for high speed internet than ever before.
What exactly is High Speed Internet?
When the internet was initially launched in the mid-1990's, the sole option was what is known as dial-up service. Dial-up brings internet access to the home using a local telephone number and active phone line. At the time this was a great choice for many people since most already had a home phone.
However, 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 phone line used as the connection needed to be free. As the internet matured to include more robust media and websites many discovered they required a quicker internet service.
Internet Service Providers turned to cable and digital subscriber lines (DSLs) to supply speedier internet services. These methods are often referred to as "broadband". Through the years as internet services have gotten better, the measurement for what is considered high speed broadband has changed.
Nowadays, the FCC considers an internet service to be broadband if they have data download or upload speeds above 768,000 bits per second (768 Kbps). The speed of your high speed internet can still vary based on several factors such as how much bandwidth you share with other subscribers employing your ISP as well as your proximity to your internet service provider.
Those considering high-speed internet can select between cable internet, DSL internet, satellite internet, or fiber optic high speed internet services.
Utah Cable Broadband Internet Services and Providers
Cable broadband internet services work with a cable TV connection to supply customers with internet access. In order to make the connection there's a cable modem on the users end and a cable modem termination system on the cable operators end. The space between the modem and termination system can be up to 100 miles with virtually no difficulties occurring.
Cable high speed internet can run at as much as 30 Mbps, however some cable modems may restrict the amount of data being transmitted. Additionally, when working with cable internet services you share bandwidth with other consumers. The network monitor makes certain 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 internet. Comcast, Time Warner and Cox Communcations are all leading cable high speed internet service providers throughout most of the US.
Check the availability of cable internet service in your area - call the number above or enter your address inside the secure search form to get started.
Utah DSL Internet Services and Providers
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) high speed internet services transmit data using a copper telephone 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.
Digital subscriber lines run from a central office out to subscribers. This typically confines 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 actual download and upload speeds.
Fortunately virtually no infrastructure is needed and it is a genuine high speed internet service that transmits data at a rate of up to 10Mbps. DSL may also provide better dependability and security than various other options because it is being provided by a phone line that often isn't shared.
Leading DSL internet service providers include AT&T and Verizon. You can find DSL options from providers in your neighborhood by entering your address in the box above.
Utah Satellite High Speed Internet Services and Providers
Satellite broadband internet services use orbiting satellites to capture and pass on broadband data between a satellite company and its customers. Though the download and upload speeds qualify as broadband, because data must travel to the satellite and back over thousands of miles users can occasionally experience signal delays of about 1-2 seconds.
Despite the possibility of short delays, satellite high speed internet is capable of delivering data at 5Mbps. Satellite broadband 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 top providers of satellite high speed internet services.
See if satellite broadband internet services are available in your area by entering your address inside the box above.
Utah Fiber Optic High Speed Internet Services and Providers
Fiber Optic is the latest and fastest way to bring high speed internet into the home. Systems of fiber optic cables can deliver internet nearly 25 times faster than other high speed options and provide an extremly reliable internet connection. This is due to the fact that fiber optic wiring is more sturdy than other connections and isn't affected 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 of up to 50 Mbps.
Currently, Comcast and AT&T offer fiber optic/copper hybrid services but 100% fiber optic broadband internet services are only available through Verizon FiOS. They started providing fiber optic broadband internet services in 2006 and are continuously adding to their service areas.
See if fiber optic high speed 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.
