Cable Broadband

Cable Internet

Cable Internet service on the other hand is shared. Internet subscribers in a neighborhood share same cable connection point and therefore share the bandwidth from that connection point. Therefore cable companies may add more connection points in a neighborhood depending upon the number of users within the area who subscribe to the cable service. This enables the cable companies to give more consistent performance in terms of internet connection speeds to their subscribers.

Data for high speed internet access is carried on the same fiber networks that carry cable TV signals. So if you are able to get Cable TV in your area then chances are that you should also be able to get Cable internet access, though it does depend upon the type of cable equipment that is installed in the area or building.

Even in buildings where cable is already installed, depending on the type of equipment in place in your building, you may not be able to use cable as an Internet connection.

For cable internet service, you need a cable modem which connects your PC to the cable. Once the cable is installed, you'll need a cable modem to get connected. This connects at one end to the cable, and at the other end to your PC via a USB connection or Ethernet. The internet access speeds via cable internet can go up to 3 Mbps, however since many users share the connection, the performance may vary.