BT Broadband Guide - What is Broadband?


		What is broadband? Do I need a computer to use broadband? What would I use broadband for? What is an ISP? What does ‘dial up’ mean? What is a webpage? What does ‘download’ mean? How does broadband work? How do I get broadband? Can I use my phone 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 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 DOES 'DOWNLOAD' MEAN?

The transmission of a file from one computer system to another — such as watching a video clip or listening to music that is hosted on a website.