Methods to Connect to the Internet

Various methods to connect to the Internet 

Internet, maybe something without which you reading this article would not have been possible. A necessity for today’s generation, there are numerous methods to connect to this Internet, and these options differ by the service provider and region. Dial-Up, Broadband, Cable, satellite, wireless mobile hotspots are a few methods we use to connect to the Internet. It is important to understand and know each of these methods so if provided with an option, you are able to make the correct choice. 

Some factors that you need to consider before you decide on a method to connect to the Internet are the connection bandwidth or the speed of the Internet, the availability of that particular method since they differ from region to region, their reliability, your convenience and most importantly, its cost. So, let’s discuss some of the methods to connect to the Internet.

Dial-Up Connection

Though outdated now, one of the most common ways to connect to the Internet was through a Dial-Up Connection. Through the Dial-Up Connection service, we can connect to the Internet via a telephone line. The user links up their telephone line to the computer in order to access the Internet. Though connected to the telephone, the user cannot make or receive phone calls through this service while accessing the Internet. Dial-up connections are very slow, though they have the least expensive rate. Dial-up connections which run on an as-needed basis use ‘modem’ which connects the computer to the phone line.

Broadband 

Another method to connect to the Internet is via Broadband services. Unlike Dial-up connection, Broadband provides high-speed Internet to its users. It is provided either by telephone companies or via cables. This broadband internet is available to its users via various modes, based on one’s location. It transmits wide bandwidth data, suggesting its name, thus has super-fast speed. There are various types of broadband services through which the Internet can be provided like fibre optics, satellite, wireless Broadband etc. With its fast speed, you will be able to stream online videos, download large files and games without a hassle. By determining the amount of bandwidth required by you, your location and depending on the provider’s reliability, you can choose your broadband service in a smarter way. 

Wireless Connection 

With the immense advancement in science and technology, our fully-featured smartphones have the advantage of providing us with wireless connections and access to the Internet. As it is wireless, one saves the exorbitant cost and hassle of installing numerous cables for providing high-speed Internet. One just needs to be close enough to the cellular service tower or mobile, which provides the hotspot in order to gain access to the Internet.

Now, while we are talking about wireless connection, let us get to know what Wi-Fi is? This wireless internet connection uses radio waves to transmit wireless Internet and data to your Wi-Fi enabled device from your router. Thus, comes the concept of Wi-Fi hotspots. They are sites, which with the help of a router, offer internet access over a WLAN or wireless local area network.

Some other methods to connect to the Internet include Satellite services and cables. Satellite service can provide internet services in rural areas or areas where internet services cannot be accessible by wired lines or cables. The equipment for satellite internet is somewhat similar to TV satellite service but uses different antennae for its function. Due to extreme weather conditions like wind, hail or storms and rain, the speed and bandwidth could be compromised. 

Conclusion

To conclude, this era is closely knit in terms of news, entertainment, knowledge, culture and science due to the presence of the Internet. One needs to understand and be aware of the various methods of internet connection in order to get to know which one suits their surroundings the best. Dial-up connection, Broadband, wireless connection, Wi-Fi, Satellite connection are some examples of various methods of internet connection.