We live in a new digital age where access to the internet is no longer a privilege. Not so many years ago connecting to the internet was something that very few could do, yet today practically everyone has connected to the internet at some point in their lives.
But what if we asked you how many types of internet connections there are? Maybe your answer is 3G and 4G, but there are many more types of internet connections. The growing number of technical advances are great for taking care of our needs, but it can make it difficult to know what types of internet connections are available to you, or are best for you.
Maybe your TV suddenly finds itself without an internet connection, or you have a lot of outages, or you are wondering if your internet connection is stable. These problems usually depend on the type of internet connection that you have. Keeping this in mind, at Axarfusion we have put together a complete guide to the different types of internet connection with the aim of making it easier for you to understand what they are, how they work, and which one is the most suitable for you.
Cable modem
Cable internet uses a cable modem that connects directly to the internet through the same coaxial cables you use to connect to your cable TV service (do not worry, you can still watch TV while using the internet). It has speed of up to 1 gigabit per second (Gbps). You will generally have faster internet speeds with cable than with DSL, but fiber optic internet is usually faster than the average cable connection.
Fiber optic
Fiber optic is a type of internet obtained through a specific fiber optic cable. It is a very fast type of internet connection, as it can send data at 70% of the speed of light, amazing huh!
5G Internet
5G Internet is a wireless technology that works over broadband cellular networks. This allows for greater reliability, faster speeds, a smoother user experience and, of course, much greater network capacity.
4G Internet
4G internet has a fairly high speed, however, it is slower than 5G internet. Although it is important to understand that while 4G is inferior to 5G, having the speed of 5G is not always necessary for everyday web browsing. If you need a high-speed connection because you are streaming or downloading large amounts of data, 5G is the best option. On the other hand, if you use the internet in a normal way, you will not notice the difference very much between the two speeds.
DSL
DSL internet is similar to cable internet. However, cable internet is faster than DSL connectivity. Additionally, DSL can also be significantly cheaper. If speed is not important to you, having a DSL connection is a cost-effective option.
