What is broadband?

Broadband is the common term for a high bandwidth internet connection one that can send or download information many times faster than with a standard telephone and modem. You can do everything you want to do online more quickly and more easily with broadband:

* Your internet access is always on, like electricity or tap water
* You don't have the trouble of dialling-up and logging-on each time you want to do something online
* You're always in touch with your customers and suppliers, friends and family are only a click away with email or instant messaging
* There are no surprise costs or restrictions on accessing the internet
* With ADSL, you can still make and take normal telephone calls while on the internet
* Download complex and graphic-rich websites virtually instantly
* Download music, animations and video clips faster than ever
* Play interactive games at top speed against gamers around the world
* Receive internet radio and other real time services without interruption
* Run your business more efficiently and effectively
* Work from home with high speed access to corporate networks and symmetric broadband services