| Connection |
Max* |
Notes |
| 28.8k
modem |
1
|
Experimental
use only. Uses up a phone line. |
| 56k
modem |
1
|
Ideal
conditions for 56k bandwidth rarely occur. Most 56k modems
never get beyond 28.8 speed. Uses up a phone line. |
| ISDN
(128 Kbps) |
3-5
|
Clean
constant connection. Changes phone lines from analog to
digital. You can use your phone. |
| Cable
(1.5mbs) |
varies
between approx. 3-30
|
Uses
your TV cable line / you can still waste your mind watching
TV. Performance depends upon the number of active users
in your area. Advantage: everyone has or can get tv. |
| DSL
(1.544mbs) |
varies
between approx. 1-30
|
Uses
your plain old telephone system. Performance depends upon
your distance from telephone central office. Permits use
of your voice phone as well. Slower upload than download
speed. Inexpensive. Not available everywhere. |
| T1 |
78
|
Good
independent broadcast base. Fast connection and reliable.
|
| 10mbs |
516
|
If
you have a 10mbs connection to your ISP. |
| T3
(44.736 Mbps) |
2298
|
Totally
fast. Totally expensive. |
| FDDI |
25806
|
Fibre-optic.
Unless you are a major corporation; chances are you won't
be using this. |
