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GBPS: Terms to Know

Gbps:

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

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MBPS: Terms to Know

Mbps:

Mbps stands for Megabits Per Second and is a unit for measuring the transfer rate for data across an Internet network.

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INTERNET TYPES: Fiber

Fiber:

A fiber-optic Internet connection uses fiber-optic cables containing strands of glass fibers to transmit data using light rather than electricity.

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INTERNET TYPES: DS3

DS3:

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.

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INTERNET TYPES: T1

T1:

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.

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INTERNET TYPES: ADSL

ADSL:

ADSL stands for Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line and is a type of Internet connection that uses pre-existing copper phone lines to transmit data.

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INTERNET TYPES: Cable

Cable:

This is a form of broadband Internet access that uses cable television infrastructure to transmit data digitally.

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SHIELDED CABLE: Terms to Know

Shielded Cable:

This refers to a network cable that is wrapped in a protective sheath to help guard the cable wires against electromagnetic leakage and interference.

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ISP: Terms to Know

ISP:

ISP stands for Internet Service Provider. Your ISP is the company that provides your access to the Internet.

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BROADBAND: Terms to Know

Broadband:

This is basically a “catch-all” term for high-speed Internet.

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