Broadband refers to telecommunications technology that transmits information over a wide band of frequencies, allowing more data to be transmitted at once. The document discusses various broadband internet providers in County Wicklow, Ireland and the types of broadband connections and business packages they offer. It analyzes options from Eircom, BT, UPC, Imagine, Talk Talk and Vodafone before recommending Vodafone's Essential Plus package for its speed, price, unlimited usage, and free calls.

1. Broadband

2. Broadband What is Broadband?Broadband refers to telecommunication in which a wide band of frequencies is available to transmit information. Because a wide band of frequencies is available, information can be multiplexed and sent on many different frequencies or channels within the band concurrently, allowing more information to be transmitted in a given amount of time.

3. Companies that are providing Broadband internet access inCo. Wicklow3 ASDLBTUPC/NTL/ChorusO2EircomImage Smart Vodafone Talk TalkMeteor

4. Telecommunications What Type of Telecommunications companies are they? 3 – Mobile Phone and Mobile Broadband BT – Mobile Phone, Home Phone and BroadbandUPC –Home Phone, Digital TV and Broadband Eircom - Home Phone, Mobile Phone, Broadband, Security and email Imagine – Broadband and Home Phone

5. TelecommunicationsWhat Type of Telecommunications companies are they? Smart – Home Phone, Digital Tv and BroadbandVodafone – Mobile Phone, Home Phone and Broadband Talk Talk – Home Phone and BroadbandO2 – Mobile Phone and Mobile Broadband Meteor – Mobile Phone and Mobile Broadband

6. The Type of Broadband used by these companies3 -Mobile Wireless Broadband BT – Wireless BroadbandUPC – Fibre Power Broadband O2 – Mobile Wireless Broadband Eircom- Fibre Power Broadband

7. The Type of Broadband used by these companiesSmart – Wi-Fi Broadband Vodafone – Mobile Wireless Broadband Talk Talk– Wired and Wireless Broadband Meteor - Mobile Wireless BroadbandImagine – Wireless, DSL and Wi-Max Broadband

8. Options Available for My Company Eircom- Value Business Plan 3Mb BundleVodafone - Essential Plus Vodafone OfficeBT - Up to 7.6Mbps BroadbandUPC - Professional Package Image - Breeze 6MbTalk Talk- Talk Talk Business 2

9. Vodafone Essential Plus Vodafone OfficePrice : €59.99 per MonthDownload Speed: 8 MbpsUpload Speed: 8 Mbps Download Allowance: Unlimited Calls: Free calls to local, national &Vodafone mobile

10. Talk Talk Talk Talk Business 2 Price: €82.81 per MonthDownload Speed: 3 MbpsUpload Speed: 3 MbpsPeak Local & National Landline Call: 1200 MinsVoice Lines: 3 – 5

11. EircomValue Business Plan 3Mb Bundle Price: €52.99 per MonthDownload Speed: 3 Mb Upload Speed: 384kps Downloads Allowance: 30 GBNorton Security: 3 Months Unlimited National & Local Calls: 2500 MinsAny Network Mobile: 60 Mins

12. BTUp to 7.6Mbps BroadbandPrice:€40 per MonthDownload speed: 7.6 MbpsUpload Speed: 7.6 MbpsRecommended Use: Web AccessUsage Allowance: Unlimited

13. UPCProfessional Package Download :20 MbpsPrice : €59 per MonthVoice Lines: 4 Downstream:20 MbpsUpstream: 1.5 Mbps

14. Imagine Breeze 6MbPrice : €100 per MonthDownload Speed: 6 MbUpload Speed: 6 MbDownload Allowance: Unlimited Contention Ratio: 24/1

15. Full range of cost involved with each optionVodafone:Connection fee: NoneExtra Costs: None Full Price: €59.99EircomConnection Fee: None Extra Costs:Wi-Fi subscription- €1.64 per month Full Price: €54.63

16. Full Range of cost involved with each options UPCConnection Fee: €80 Extra Costs: None Full Price: €130ImagineConnection Fee: €150Extra Costs: Cherry Picker Connection fee €350 Full Price: €250 or €450

17. Full range of cost involved with each option BTConnection Fee: None Extra Costs: None Full Price: €40 Talk TalkConnection Fee: None Extra Costs: None Full Price: €82.81

18. My Option VodafoneThe Options that I have Chosen for my company isVodafone’s Essential Plus Vodafone Office Package. Thereasons for this is as followed: This Packages is create especial for small businesses. Vodafone has a excellent price at €59.99 for up to 8Mbps download speed with no connection fee.This Package has line rental included.This Package also has free calls to local, national and 500 minutes to Vodafone mobiles.It also come with unlimited usage allowances

19. References http://www.vodafone.ie/businessbroadband/fixed/office/http://business.eircom.net/broadband/comparison/http://business.btireland.ie/prod_serve_business_bb.shtmlhttp://business.upc.ie/products/small_to_medium_enterprises/products/http://www.imaginebusiness.ie/broadband/broadband_wireless.phphttp://www.talktalkbusiness.ie/business/bus_intro.asp