The document discusses broadband internet services available in the Tullamore, Ireland area. It provides information on different broadband technologies like DSL, cable, and satellite as well as providers in the region such as BT, Eircom, Imagine, Digiweb, and Perlico. Based on needing reliable internet for an event management business, BT broadband is selected as the best option due to its reasonable price and sufficient connection speed. If located in Sydney, Australia, Telstra broadband would be the best choice for its unlimited usage package and coverage as the leading telecom provider in the country.

1. Broadband Services in Ireland Tullamore & Surround ing Area Mary Lambe DL242/4 - N00063191 New Media Technology

2. What is Internet? The Internet is a worldwide system of of interconnected computer networks that transmit data by using the standard Internet Protocol(IP). What is Internet Protocol (IP)? Internet Protocol (IP) is the set of techniques for transmitting data over the internet. Every device connected to the internet is given a unique IP number known as an address. This identifies the device among others connected to the network (internet).

3. What is BROADBAND Internet? Broadband Internet is a high-speed data rate Internet access, in whch the bandwidth is shared by more than one simlateous signal.

4. 3 Types of Broadband Available DSL - DSL is a form of broadband high-speed Internet that involves transmitting and receiving data over traditional telephone lines. ﾊ This type of Internet connection is considered ﾒ always on ﾓ because the line remains connected even when not in use. Cable - cable modem lets you hook up your computer to a cable television line to receive data at about the same rate as DSL subscribers Satallite - satellites are used to gather data and information from an ISP on land and then transmit that information to a satellite in the atmosphere. It then gets transferred back in the form of uploads and downloads to a receiving dish on land.

5. Broadband Available in the Tullamore (Offaly) Area BT Broadband Eircom Perlico Digiweb Imagine/Irish Broadband

6. A small fact on each of these companies BT Ireland - one of the leading providers of communications solutions and services in the world. BT uses a fibre optic network, submarine cables, wireless which provide a unique operating network. Eircom - principal provider of fixed-line telecommunications services in Ireland. Imagine - a pan-European communications provider with offices in Ireland, the Netherlands and the USA. Digiweb - Ireland’s leading independent telecommunications company. Digiweb owns and operates Ireland’s largest alternative last-mile access network. Perlico - a subsidiary of Vodafone provide unlimited high-speed Broadband, Pay as you go or time based dial-up Internet packages, wireless alternatives and VoIP services

7. BT Broadband 24mbps Price: €40 per month Wireless Modem included No connection Fee Unlimited Usage Allowance Recommended for online software & file management

8. Eircom Small Business 24mbps Price: €99 Wireless Modem Included No Connection Fee Free Wifi access out & about Self installation *Eircom phoneline required

9. Imagine 6mb Pro Price €270 Wireless Modem Included Connection Fee €150 Unlimited Usage Allowance

10. Digiweb 24mb Price €94.95 Wireless Router Included Connection Fee €44.01 Unlimited Usage Allowance

11. Perlico 36gb Price: €46 per month Wireless Modem Included No Connection Fee Always on Broadband *Perlico landline required

12. Possible Minimum Yearly Cost 12months BT Eircom Imagine € 480 € 1188 € 3240 Digiweb Perlico € 1139.40 € 552

13. And the winner is…..? As I am the owner of a small event management business, I rely heavily on the internet, therefore speed and cost is important to me. After researching the options available to me I have chosen the BT broadband. Their price is the best value and the speed of the connection will allow me to achieve what I need to run my business successfully.

14. Where in the world!! If my business was situated in Sydney, Australia I would have to undertake a study to see what telecommunications compnay would offer me the best deal for business broadband. My location is my past address of Rose Bay in the Eastern Suburbs.

15. Main Internet Providers in Oz Optus Telstra Big Pond Vodafone Virgin Mobile

16. Best option for me in Rose Bay! Telstra Broadband Telstra are offering a package of Unlimited usage for $300 dollars per month, considering the exchange rate and the costs of other companies, this is the best I can find that will accommodate me in the Eastern Suburbs.

17. T Australia's leading telecommunications and information services company, with one of the best known brands in the country. Provide integrated telecommunications services to the vast geographical coverage through both fixed and mobile network infrastructure.

18. Telstra Business Broadband Specs 512/512 Kbps Account Set Up Fee - 24 month term$0/12 month term $90 Unlimited Usage Also Offering 10 x Business Mail POP email boxes with web mail access 1x Business Domain^ name registered and hosted (e.g. www.companyname.com.au) Static IP address Secure access to CustData – our service management and reporting tool online Australian-based 24x7 business technical helpdesk Remote working capabilities* A range of optional tools and services