How Cable Internet Works
Unlike dial-up and DSL, which transmit data over a phone line, cable Internet service uses the cable TV infrastructure to transmit data. Cable Internet users have a special cable modem, provided by the cable Internet companies themselves, that use a slice of the available bandwidth of the connection to download and upload information. Just like how a DSL connection does not tie up its phone line, a cable Internet connection does not affect the ability to watch TV throughout throughout the house.
Benefits of Cable High-Speed
- Speed – Cable connections are incredibly quick, with some cable Internet providers able to deliver download speeds as fast as 100 Mbps
- Consistency – While the speed of a DSL connection is based on how close your house is to the phone company, a cable connection will have a consistent speed no matter how far away the cable company is
- No Landline Required – A cable connection does not require a phone line, which can help save you money
- Price – Cable high-speed service typically delivers the lowest cost per Mbps in a given area
- Always On – Unlike a dial-up connection, a cable connection is constantly connected and ready whenever you are
