3. What is broadband??
.Broadband - refers to high-speed Internet access that is always on and faster than the
traditional dial-up access.
. What types of broadband are available?
1) DSL - Direct Subscriber Line- DSL is a wireline transmission technology that transmits data faster over traditional
copper telephone lines already installed to homes and businesses. DSL-based broadband provides transmission speeds
ranging from several hundred Kbps to millions of bits per second (Mbps).
2) Cable modem - Cable modem service enables cable operators to provide broadband using the same coaxial cables
that deliver pictures and sound to your TV set.
3) Fiber power - Fiber optic technology converts electrical signals carrying data to light and sends the light through
transparent glass fibers about the diameter of a human hair. Fiber transmits data at speeds far exceeding current DSL or
cable modem speeds, typically by tens or even hundreds of Mbps.
4) Wireless - Wireless broadband connects a home or business to the Internet using a radio link between the customer’s
location and the service provider’s facility.
. Wireless broadband can be mobile or fixed.Wireless technologies using longer-range directional equipment provide
broadband service in remote or sparsely populated areas where DSL or cable modem service would be costly to provide.
. Speeds are generally comparable to DSL and cable modem. An external antenna is usually required.
4. What type of telecom companies are these?
• Eircom - supplies phone and broadband to the area.
• Broadband runs off a wireless reuter in the home - connects
via fibre optic cables - not twisted copper cabling
• The fibre optic cable is run from the HQ to a cabinet
located in blackrock - transferred to the house from there.
• Phone lines come up to street level - up a telephone pole
and enter the home via external cable - (antiquated system
• Eircome plans to roll out fibre optics technology to enhcnce
speed ans usability to areas.
5. UPC
• Second largest provider for TV, Broadband, and phone in
Blackrock Area
• As with Eircom, data sent via Coaxial cables and fed directly
into the home
• Broadband is run from a reuteur box - fibre optic cable runs
from the box into a specially made port - connected to the
local area feeder box (same principal as eircom system)
• Phone is fed via underground cabling directly into the house
• UPC uses a system in new housing estates /apartment
bloacks where each estate has a feeder box - each property
is connected to this network via undgergound cabling
6. Wimax
• Newest broadband/phone provider in ireland - 4G technology- no line rental charge
• available in blackrock since july
• WiMax - worldwide interoperability for microwave access
• Operates over radio waves - transmists signals from mas to WiMax hub(in the house)
• Aim to reduce blackspots in the country
• WiMax - replacing DSL and cable services - can be rolled out anywhere.
• Too expensive for cable and phone companies to run in remote locations
7. What do they offer
Option 1:
. 25mb Download speed
. 100GB usage
. Free Phoneline
- Total cost €45 per month (1st 6months,
€50 thereafter)
Option 2 :
. 50 Mb Download speed
.250 GB usage
. Free Phoneline
. €50 per month (€60 pm after 1st 6
months)
Option 3
. 150Mb Download speed
. 500 Gb of usage
. Free Phoneline
. €65 per month (€75 after 1st 6 months)
8. What do they offer
Option 1:
. 50mb Download speed
. 5Mb upload speed
. - Total cost €39.00 per month
Option 2 :
. 100Mb Download speed
. 10Mb Upload speed
. Total cost -€49.00 per month
Option 3
. 150Mb Download speed
. 10Mb Upload speed . Free Phoneline
. Total Cost - €59 per month
10. Conclusion
• UPC would suit my needs the best
• provides both broadband with a good speed and phone lines
• good information on the website
• Also provides excellent deals for larger businesses.
