Are there different types of broadband services?
A. Yes. Broadband refers to a range of technologies, each offering different features. Within each technology, you will find that different vendors and service providers will offer a different range of packages to suit your individual needs. This is a competitive market, so like anything available for the consumer, it is worth shopping round to make sure you get the best deal possible. Q. My company is in (rural area) – how can I access broadband? A. One of the biggest issues with mainstream, affordable wired broadband access solutions is its availability in more rural, sparsely populated areas. Wired broadband services have a limited reach, so alternatives such as satellite broadband and wireless technologies must be used. Putting it bluntly, operators will not invest money in infrastructure if it can not be justified by a sound business case i.e. if they will get a good return on investment (ROI). Wireless technologies, and broadband access solutions for more rural areas are being de
