BT Broadband Guide - What is Broadband?


		What is broadband? Do I need a computer to use broadband? What would I use broadband for? How does broadband work? How do I get broadband? Can I use my phone / fax whilst surfing the internet? Do I need a BT line to get broadband? Do I have to pay for the phone line if I don’t make calls? Will my drive/road have to be dug up? When can I use broadband? How much does broadband cost? What is the difference between Broadband and Narrowband? How do I install broadband? What is an ISP? What is a CD Rom? What is a filter? What is a modem? What happens if my broadband is not working? Does the computer need to be next to the telephone? How do I know if my PC can support broadband?

WHAT IS A MODEM?

A device that allows your computer to connect to the internet via your telephone line. You plug one end into your phone socket and the other end into your personal computer before ‘dialling up’ the internet. To use broadband, you will need a broadband modem, rather than a ‘regular’ modem.

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