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What are “cable modems?

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What are “cable modems?

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A “cable modem” is a device that provides high-speed access to the Internet through a cable TV system.

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Cable modems are a cost effective way for residential users to access the Internet through their existing cable TV wire. Cable Modems have high downlink speeds for web browsing. Cable modems are not distant sensitive and service is usually available anywhere cable TV is available. Cable modems have two major disadvantages. You share the same cable segment as your neighbors. The more neighbors that utilize the service, the slower it gets. Secondly, their are security concerns, since your data is running unsecured along side your neighbors’ data.

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