Are some Broadband alternatives better than others?
Cable broadband: Low cost Satellite broadband: Costs are currently higher than ADSL but available nation-wide ADSL: Low cost, heavily contended but not widely available nationwide (60% coverage), no service level guarantee SDSL: Low cost, moderately contended, available only in key areas of major metropolitans, service level guarantee Leased lines: the most reliable of broadband connections with the advantage of nation-wide availability. A dedicated line means there is no contention with other users. Costs are higher than other broadband .
