How to Describe Internet Reception Speeds

Internet reception speeds enable access to the World Wide Web.

Internet reception speeds are the speeds at which you are able to receive and use the Internet signal. Speeds are different depending on the type of Internet connection you are using; various Internet speeds will be more useful to you, depending on the application. When you describe Internet speeds, you are telling how fast or slow the connection is by explaining how much data the connection is capable of transferring.

Instructions

1. Describe dial-up Internet in terms of the amount of data that is sent. Dial-up Internet goes through telephone lines, and has a connection rate of below 56 megabytes per second. You have to connect to a phone line to have this type of connection.

2. Measure broadband or cable Internet in terms of the amount of data that is sent as well. Due to the differences in markets and locations, both broadband Internet and cable Internet can range from 56MB to more than 200 kilobytes per second. Cable Internet is sent through cable lines, and broadband is sent through fiber-optic or Ethernet cables connected to phone lines.

3. Describe satellite Internet as being a slightly faster connection rate. Usually, satellite Internet is found between 100KB and 250KB. This depends on the market and on the location, as well as the server strength. Satellite Internet can also have a sketchy connection due to bad weather or other issues.

References

• High Speed Internet: Access Guide