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- 1. Broadband Internet Services available to SMEs in Ireland 2011 By Zoe Furlong N0080498
- 3. Knocklyon broadband service Broadband is a high data rate connection to the internet It can be up to 100 times faster than dial up connection Broadband is measured in Megabits per second (MBps) Knocklyon is a largely populated area, preliminary figures from the 2011 Census suggest the population of Knocklyon to be above 10,000 There are multiple number of broadband options available to the population of Knocklyon
- 4. Glossary of terms Coaxil cable – is an electrical cable with an inner conductor surrounded by a flexible, tubular insulating layer, surrounded by a tubular conducting shield Always on – allows you to stay connected to the Internet 24 hours a day Internet Service Provider - is a company that provides access to the Internet, ISPs directly connect customers to the Internet using copper wires, wireless or fiber-optic connections
- 5. Glossary of terms Download capacity – some broadband companies restrict the download speed allowed depending on the broadband pack chosen Download speed – how quickly a file can be downloaded, can affect watching videos, listening to music, online conferences Upload speed – refers to the speed the information is transferred from the internet to your computer
- 7. ADSL ADSL broadband is the most commonly used type of broadband It offers, connection, line rental, broadband and local and national landline calls Advantages Disadvantages 1. Split line 1. Downloads faster than uploads 2. Speed and reliability 2. Must have phone line 3. Flat rate charge 3. Accessibility from fixed point only
- 8. Mobile Mobile broadband is portable internet provided through a dongle to your laptop/desktop They pick up broadband through the mobile network and transmit them into your portable device Advantages Disadvantages 1. No landline necessary 1. Cost 2. Accessibility 2. Speed may vary 3. Easy to set up 3. Download and upload restrictions
- 9. Satellite Satellite broadband is internet connection provided by satellite rather than dial up, dsl or cable connectivity The internet is beamed from the satellite to the dish on the customers home or business Advantages Disadvantages 1. Grants those restricted 1. Can be expensive access 2. It does not affect phone line 2. Not all phone wires equipped with DSL service 3. High upload and download 3. Connection problems due speeds distance travel
- 10. Wireless Wireless broadband is high-speed internet service provided through wireless technology over a wide area Wireless broadband is available through a wireless broadband modem Advantages Disadvantages 1. Shared between 1. Wireless traffic multiple devices 2. Extremely mobile 2. Congestion online 3. Very fast 3. It can be easily hacked
- 11. Cable Cable broadband is provided by the local cable TV provider, sharing the same cable connection as the tv Cable offers speeds up to 400 Megabits per second download speed Advantages Disadvantages 1. Uses opitical fibres which 1. Cost create fast transmission 2. Bundling options (TV, 2. Slow speed telephone and broadband)
- 12. Companies providing broadband in Knocklyon
- 13. ADSL Provider – Eircom Eircom Eircom Next Generation BASIC Package 8Mb of broadband 10Gb usage allowance Price includes line rental Unlimited local and national off peak calls €39.99 a month
- 14. Mobile - Vodafone Vodafone Vodafone Performance Plus Package and Modem “Get online almost everywhere” 5 hours of internet browsing a day Usage allowance of 10Gb Stick modem is free €24.99 a month for a 12 month contract
- 15. Satellite – Onwave Onwave The Eight Plan Download speed of 8Mb Upload speed of 2Mb Download allowance of 2Mb Once off installation of €99.00 Activation fee of €25.00 €59.95 a month
- 16. Wireless - Digiweb Digiweb Business Metro Package 8Mb upload speed 2Mb download speed Traffic Quota of 70Gb 2 phone lines included €49 installation charge Free wireless router €49.95 a month
- 17. Cable provider - UPC UPC Fibre Power broadband 25Mb Free wireless modem Digital Value TV with Digital+ Home phone with Freetime world €60.00 a month
- 18. What would I choose As a SME I would choose UPC I feel that I am getting the most for my money with this package I receive landline, TV and broadband It is a fair price for what is being provided It has a high upload and download speed Although UPC are not renowned for their customer service I am willing to be optimistic and go with them
- 19. Reflection From doing this project I have learnt many different things Ireland is still adapting and growing in the broadband industry Most broadband companies now offer bundles of TV, landline and broadband Satellite broadband is still very expensive Mobile broadband has a lot of limitations