Wednesday, September 15, 2010

broadband research.

1. What is broadband?
a network that can transmit a wide range of signals, including audio and video.

2. Outline the methods of delivery of broadband (wireless, cable, ADSL and fibre)? Identify the speed of each method.
wireless; Uses Radio Frequency Signals
cable; increasingly powerful network that allows much faster and more efficient broadband to be delivered and often for a very competitive price -Fibre Optic Cable
ADSL; (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) - Telephone line
fibre; high speed Internet access - Fibre Optic cable to deliver data

3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
wireless; + wire free, therefore easy installation -
cable; + powerful, efficient - complication of wires
ADSL; + -
fibre; + high speed Internet access - complication of wires

4. Give examples of broadband providers and identify the costs.
Optus; around $40 to $130 per month, depending on plan
Telstra Bigpond; around $20 to $120 per month, depending on plan
TPG; around $30 to $100 per month, depending on plan

5. The Federal Government is thinking of rolling out a national broadband network (The NBN). Research the NBN and find out:
a. what method of delivery it will use; laying of fibre optic cabling
b. the expected speed; capable of delivering speeds of 100 megabits per second
c. the expected costs; pretty affordable
6. Do you think Australians should invest in The NBN? Justify your answer. I think Australians who are regularly using internet for business, communiction and whatnot should invest in NBN because it is fast and affordable. This means no more wasted time waiting for sites to load, no more laggy videos, just super fast and efficent broadband :)

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