Gbps stands for Gigabits Per Second and is a unit for measuring the transfer rate for data across an Internet network.
1 Gb = 1000 Mb
Mbps stands for Megabits Per Second and is a unit for measuring the transfer rate for data across an Internet network.
A fiber-optic Internet connection uses fiber-optic cables containing strands of glass fibers to transmit data using light rather than electricity.
A DS3, also referred to as a T3 or level 3 T-carrier, is basically equal to about 28 T1 lines. So, essentially, it’s a T1 line beefed up on steroids.
A T1 line, also known as a T-carrier, is a dedicated DSL business line that provides companies with solid upload speeds and extreme reliability.
ADSL stands for Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line and is a type of Internet connection that uses pre-existing copper phone lines to transmit data.
This is a form of broadband Internet access that uses cable television infrastructure to transmit data digitally.
This refers to a network cable that is wrapped in a protective sheath to help guard the cable wires against electromagnetic leakage and interference.
ISP stands for Internet Service Provider. Your ISP is the company that provides your access to the Internet.
This is basically a “catch-all” term for high-speed Internet.