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Broadband refers to telecommunication in which a wide band of frequencies is available to transmit information. Because a wide band of frequencies is available, information can be multiplexed and sent on many different frequencies or channels within the band concurrently, allowing more information to be transmitted in a given amount of time.

In simpler or non technical words broadband is any connection that provides 256Kbps or more speed. And which can easily facilitate online gaming, video playbacks, video and audio chats and much more. Here at InspYreIT we are reviewing the top 5 broadband service providers across the globe and the results are evaluated according to the number of subscribers.

1. Comcast Broadband

Comcast broadband is the most popular cable Internet service in US with speeds up to twice as fast as 1.5M DSL connection.The Comcast high speed Internet connection is based on cable Internet technology and offer maximum download speed of up to 3.0Mbps and maximum upload speeds of up to 256Kbps.

2. SBC Broadband

SBC broadband services are offered in co-operation with Yahoo! from high-speed Internet access to video, wireless phone, and other services.The two companies announced a co-operation alliance in 2001 and expanded that the following year to include selling high-speed DSL Internet services.

3.Time Warner Broadband

Time Warner Broadband service is offered under Road Runner brand name.Time Warner Cable currently serves customers in 27 states (the service is available to 18.8 million homes) and the company has upgraded its fiber-based network to deliver next generation cable services.

4. Verizon Broadband

Verizon broadband has the no.2 spot for DSL in the nation and a strong position in wireless broadband (Wi-Fi, broadband CDMA) services.Just like SBC has partnered with Yahoo!, Verizon has made a pact with MSN for premium content.

5. Cox Broadband

Cox broadband service uses cable technology to deliver Internet at speeds up to 6mbps (for business connections).Cox has about 2.3 million subscribers for the high speed Internet service, with some of the best value for money offers you’ll find for speeds up to 4mbps and 5mbps.

This is not a complete list of broadband service providers, there are a lot of mobile broadband services that have gained importance with the arrival of iPhone and PDAs.For more on mobile broadband click here

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