Broadband Types
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) Cable Internet Fiber Internet Satellite Internet Mobile Broadband (4G/5G) Type Technology Speed Range Pros Cons Best For DSL Telephone lines 1–100 Mbps / 1–10 Mbps Widely available, cheap Slow, distance-sensitive Rural/suburban Cable Coaxial cables 50 Mbps–1 Gbps / 5–50 Mbps Faster than DSL, common Shared bandwidth, weak upload Urban households Fiber Fiber-optic cables 1–10 Gbps+ (symmetrical) Fastest, reliable, low latency Expensive, limited coverage Heavy users/business Satellite Satellites 25–250 Mbps / 5–20 Mbps Works anywhere High latency, weather issues Remote areas Mobile Cellular (4G/5G) 10 Mbps–1 Gbps+ Portable, flexible Coverage/data caps On-the-go users
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