The document discusses broadband internet options for a small business with two employees located in Palmerstown, Dublin. It provides details on various broadband technologies including DSL, fiber optic, cable, satellite, and mobile wifi. It also lists broadband plans available from providers in the area like Eircom, UPC, Digiweb and Vodafone. The business has chosen Eircom's fiber optic broadband due to the fast speeds, free installation and equipment, relatively short 12 month contract, and potential for improved service.

1. Leah Kilcullen N00080510

2. Who is looking for broadband? An SME with two employees Requires fast and reliable Internet access - used mostly for email, social media website development Based in Palmerstown, Dublin 20

3. What is Broadband? According to Answers.com “ a high-speed, high-capacity transmission medium that can carry signals from multiple independent network carriers. This is done on a single coaxial or fiber-optic cable by establishing different bandwidth channels. Broadband technology can support a wide range of frequencies. It is used to transmit data, voice and video over long distances simultaneously”

4. DSL - Digital Subscriber Line. Uses telephone line without interrupting telephone service Speed depends on distance from switching station Speed affected by how busy lines are Secure service Uploads slower than downloads How we receive Broadband…

5. Fibre Optic Described as “super fast” Light and durable More expensive than other methods Still being developed Not available in all areas

6. Cable Uses cable television infrastructure Popular for home Internet Faster than DSL Cost effective

7. Satellite Internet feed is beamed from satellite to a dish installed at the subscriber's home Expensive Slower than other Broadband types Can receive from any location on earth, good for rural areas

8. Eircom – multi-communications company offering phone, internet and mobile services UPC – offers phone, television and internet Digiweb – internet, home phone Vodafone – mobile internet Who is providing broadband in Palmerstown, according to GetBroadBand.ie?

9. Value Business Plan 3mb Bundle Up to 3mb download speeds, 512kpbs upload Always on Includes line rental Unlimited local and national calls included Special offer - €45/month for first six months, €52.99 thereafter Only available to new customers 12 month minimum contract Unlimited downloading Eircom DSL Business Broadband

10. Up to 25mb download speeds, up to 8mb upload speeds Free connection and installation Free modem 12 month contract € 40 a month, excluding VAT Up to 100gb of data a month Eircom Business Fibre Optic Broadband

11. UPC Business Cable Broadband “Professional” Always on No usage restrictions 3mb/2mb speed No line rental € 80 installation fee € 59 monthly Phone services included, credit card and fax services also available 12 month minimum contract

12. UPC Business Cable Broadband “Premium Plus” Always on No usage restrictions 100mb/7mb speed No line rental € 80 installation fee € 100 monthly Up to 6 voice phone lines Phone services included, credit card and fax services also available 12 month minimum contract

13. Digiweb Business DSL Advance and Talk Download speed 3mb, upload speed 384kb Always on Available traffic 70mb Phone line included No connection fee € 49.95 per month ex. VAT Free calls (fair usage policy, up to 1500 minutes)

14. Download speed 10mbps, upload 4mbps Always on, “super” fast Ethernet connection Minimum 24 month contract Installation fee and equipment €219.95 Available traffic 25gb Digiweb Satellite Extra 10 Business Broadband

15. Vodafone Mobile Wifi Creates mobile hotspot Download speed up to 7.2mbps, upload speeds up to 5.76mbps 10gb usage allowance 10 metre range Can use Micro SD card to store and share files over Wifi 18 month contract € 19 for hotspot device € 19.90 per month

16. Which is best for my company? I have chosen the Eircom Business Fibre Optic Broadband for my company for the following reasons fibre optic is super fast free connection, installation and modem contract relatively short term - 12 months fast download speeds - up to 25mb still being developed - opportunities for better service

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