Broadband available in Cabinteely

1. Broadband Supplies for Cabinteely, Dublin 18

2. The brief To find a suitable broadband provider for a small media company in Cabinteely Dublin. I will explain some key terms and phrases and important information to keep in mind when making choosing a supplier I will go on to present suitable options and pick the one I feel suits my needs best

3. Types of broadband: Broadband can be delivered to a premises by a number of methods: Telephone lines: ADSL- Asymmetric digital subscriber line. Allows more data be sent over exisitng copper lines. It is designed so the download rate is faster than the upload rate. This is the most widely used connection SDSL- Symmetric digital subscriber line. Also allows more data be sent over telephone likes, but is designed to have the same data rates for uploading as downloading.

4. More types….. Fixed Wireless: This is wireless broadband, where a directional radio antenna is placed on the roof of the building to pick up signal Satellite: Satellite broadband is Internet connectivity provided by satellite, rather than dial-up, DSL or cable service. Satellite broadband is linked to a dish network subscriber service and provides speeds similar to other broadband technologies. Mobile: Used to describe various wireless high speed internet through a portable modem, telephone or other device.

5. Business ProvidersThese companies offer business packages within my areas.These packages can be tailored to suit businesses of all sizes. These packages can offer greater upload and download speeds depending on the requirements. Eircom Irish Broadband/Imagine Strencom Digiweb Clearwire

6. Home broadbandThese packages are designed to suit homes rather than businesses, as they have a lower download and upload speeds. However, they do offer some competitive packages which may be suitable for my SME. Mobile broadband allows you to connect at home, in the office or on the go Home Providers Mobile Providers Ntl Irish Broadband Eircom Imagine O2 Vodafone Meteor

8. Eircom

11. Business Options:Eircom Business plan ‘eircomis delighted to introduce our broadband package Business Plus, which consists of 12Mb download and 1Mb upload speeds over our next generation Adsl2+ platform.’ Download Speed: 12MBP Upload Speed: 1MBP Usage: Unlimited Type: ADSL Contention ratio: Unknown Contract: 12 months Extras: Free WiFi Modem, €100 worth of Google AdwordVochures

12. Irish Broadband Breeze 6 Download Speed: 6MBP Upload Speed: 6MBP Usage: Unlimited Type: Line - SDSL Contention ratio: 24:1 Contract: 12 months Extras: None

13. DigiwebDSL Pro Plus ‘Empowering your business with connectivity, voice & data solutions.’ Download Speed: 12MBP Upload Speed: 1MBP Usage: Unlimited Type: Line - SDSL Contention ratio: 12:1 Contract: 12 months Extras: Free 4 port wireless router

14. Home Options:Irish Broadband: Breeze 4 Download Speed: 4MBP Upload Speed: 4MBP Usage: Unlimited Type: Wireless Contention ratio: 24:1 Contract: 12 months Extras: None

15. Chorus NTL, Option A ‘The fastest widely available broadband service in Ireland’ Download Speed: 15MBP Upload Speed: 1.5MBP Usage: Unlimited Type: Cable Contention ratio: 24:1 Contract: 12 months Extras: Free WiFi Modem, 300MB webspace

16. Chorus NTL, Option B ‘Superfast connections’ Download Speed: 30MBP Upload Speed: 3MBP Usage: Unlimited Type: Cable Contention ratio: Unknown Contract: 12 months Extras: Free WiFiModem

17. Vodafone Mobile Broadband Download Speed: 7.2MBP Upload Speed: 384KBP Usage: 10GB Type: Mobile Contention ratio: Unknown Contract: 12 months Extras: NONE

18. Rates All prices excluding VAT

19. Most suitable: Bearing in mind all the considerations, I feel that Chorus NTL Option B; Fibre Powered Broadband 30 MP Why is it the best for my business??? Extremely high download speed 30MBP Considerable upload speed 3MBP The best contention ratios 14:1 Good value €42 a month (€8 standalone charge) FREE connection when you order online. FREE Wireless router Unlimited usage

20. Broadband in Canada Canada’s broadband usage had doubled since 2000 with 84% of the population now online. Cable TV subscriptions have been declining over the past few years as DTH satellite services have become more popular due to better pricing and a greater range of services on offer. There appears to be vast price variations depending on your location. Broadband can be very expensive and shopping around is advisable

22. Velcom Up to 3.0-6.0 Mbps Download Speed Up to 800 kbps Upload Speed Free technical support 24/7 Wireless Home Network compatible Free Web Hosting 100 MB Personal Monthly price:$54.95