internet speed
January 4, 2012 | 
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Internet connectivity has become essential in our lives. Most of us work from home, while few do the office work from home. Therefore, it is important to have a reliable and fast Internet connection. Many of us complain about slow Internet speed and want to increase it by increasing memory or upgrade system processor or ultimately buy a new computer. You can increase the RAM, if the is RAM is less for the number of programs you use. This slows down not only the computer but also the Internet speed. More RAM can be added any time you feel it is necessary. If you have a 0.5 GB system you may choose to make it to 2 GB and this will certainly make the system faster and the Internet speed too increases.
But if you have a system with high configuration and a high RAM, you may need to think of other choices to run the system as well as the Internet faster. Check if there is anything within the system that is slowing down the Internet speed such as presence of a virus or an adware, spyware or malicious software which will contribute in bringing down the speed of the Internet.
Check the system with the latest version of anti-virus software. Run the scan to see if the system is infected with adware, spyware or a virus. If the scan results show positive, quarantine that particular group and fix the problem. This should automatically increase the system speed as well as the Internet speed.
If the system is not infected with any malicious program and still the Internet speed is low, you can increase by removing all the temporary Internet Files, cookies (not the ones that are eaten, but that of computer’s), remove all those unused programs and files (not used on regular basis by the user but they are always running).
Gone are the dial-up days, when it was taking irritatingly long hours to connect to Internet, with broadband the connectivity should not be an issue at all. Take care of your system and you are connected to the Internet at rocket speed.
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Remember the time when it takes hours to download a 2MB music file? or an MPEG format movie for a week? Those times when you wake up excited to check your PC to see if it’s done, only to find out that it’s only 70% complete!
Having internet access is like owning your own one-stop-shop, from entertainment to current events, from school to your job, even shopping and paying your bills. Everything you need is just a click away.
But having a GREAT speed internet is just MAGIC! Here in the Philippines the average internet speed is 323.0 Kbps (3558 tests). No wonder it takes hours to download files! But this was years ago; today you can avail internet speed that reaches a maximum of 12Mbps/min! That’s like downloading the whole album of your favorite artist in a matter of minutes! Imagine browsing the internet like flipping a page of a book, finding answers and quick fix to almost everything you need in a blink of an eye and having done more work loads than you usually do and still have time to do Facebook? Could this get any better?…No.
But it sure does come a little pricey. The great news is, that some of the long standing and reputable telephone companies here in the Philippines, offers internet speed close to perfection at a much cheaper price. An example company would be the Philippine Long-Distance Telephone company (PLDT) that offers a proud 3Mbps/min. This is like 100x faster than the average internet speed in the country and they give additional perks that is included with the package.
Internet used to be a top secret military technology, then became a luxury for the rich and now it has become a part of our daily needs. Investing in this kind of necessity is vital, so make sure you have a reputable ISP to ensure hassle-free internet usage.
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If you live out in the country and don’t have access to cable or DSL (digital subscriber line) service, how can you get high-speed Internet service? Simple – Satellite Internet. But who has the highest speeds and the best prices? Read on …
What is Satellite Internet Service?
Instead of using your phone line or a cable line to access the Internet, satellite service uses a satellite dish to capture then redirect a satellite Internet signal to your computer. Because satellite service does not have the bandwidth restriction that dialup service does, satellite service is up to 50 times faster than dialup.
High-speed satellite service is available to anyone in the United States who has an unobstructed view of the southern sky.
What Equipment do I Need?
In order to get satellite service you need a satellite dish to capture the signal sent by an Internet provider, and an uplink and downlink modem.
Which Provider Has the Highest Speed?
Of the four major Satellite Internet companies, HughesNet offers the fastest speed available – 5Mbps download speed which is 50 times faster than dialup.
It’s closest competitor, WildBlue offers upload speeds up to 1.5 Mbps. The next two providers, SkyWay and StarBand also offer speeds up to 1.5 Mbps.
How Much Does it Cost?
Thanks to the competition between satellite providers, prices have come down in recent years. For instance, you can get 1 Mbps service from HughesNet for $59.99 per month. That includes free installation, 24/7 technical support, and anti-spam and anti-virus protection. You also get a 30-day money-back guarantee.
WildBlue’s 1 Mbps service is $69.95 per month, SkyWay’s 1.5 Mbps service is $79.95 per month, and Starband’s 1 Mbps service is $69.99 per month.
The Bottom Line
If you want a super-fast Internet connection that lets you surf web pages like flipping through the pages of a magazine … an always-on connection that lets you talk on the phone while you’re on the Internet … and the ability to download music and video files in seconds instead of minutes or hours … then satellite Internet service is what you’re looking for.
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