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Benefits of an accessible website - part 2: The business case
The DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) states that service providers must not discriminate against disabled people. A website is regarded as a service and therefore falls under this law, and as such must be made accessible to everyone.
Some...
How to add streaming video to your web site
If adding streaming audio to a web site is a black art, what
about video? Moving images are really the final step in the
evolution of the web. Streaming video completes the loop, giving
a communication tool that offers all the advantages of...
Increase in Customer Sales = Increase in Customer Service
One of the most popular questions asked in online business forums or even by my customers and subscribers is this :
“How the hell can I increase my sales?”
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“I’ve got tons of visitors but nobody seems to be buying anything? What...
The Maze Of ISP Services
There are many different internet service provider (ISP) services around to choose from. How do you choose one that is right for you and your family? You need to establish what kind of internet connection you want for your computer. Do you want...
The Skype Approach to VoIP - A review of Skype
With internet usage reaching almost every country, and economic
class, and with its permeation throughout the western world,
applications designed to harness its potential in ever more
practical ways are constantly arising. One such application...
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Broadband Availability
Getting broadband
Getting broadband service is easy with a little research
Broadband Internet services are much more common today, in contrast with the dial-up days of the late 1990s. The fact is that greater amounts of information need to travel at greater speeds over the Internet. There are also a greater number of telecommuters every year, so the demand for broadband Internet has gone far beyond the boardroom and has turned up in the home office. Clearly it is more important now than ever to know how to find good broadband services.
Getting broadband service is actually not difficult. It is similar to getting other types of Internet service. There are lots of providers out there, and lately, a large share of the phone companies are getting into the broadband provider business, as well. But finding a service provider requires that you do some thorough self-evaluation first. It is extremely important to think about what you will need from your broadband service before starting the search for one.
The needs of most people that work from home are fairly simple. Most of them need Internet access that is speedy and reliable. They will probably need to transport documents, or transmit some graphics to and from clients or employers. Their needs will not usually encompass transmitting complicated graphics or videos. If they do have more complicated needs like this, it is a good idea to seek out higher bandwidth service. After giving some thought to the kind of documents that that will be send and receiving if they plan to only deal with documents that are not graphic intensive, it makes sense to invest in a smaller bandwidth at a lower cost. The money saved can be spent on other things for their
business or work.
After doing this necessary needs evaluation, it is a good idea to check pricing options from at least three different broadband providers. Another good idea is to ask users of each provider about their experience with that provider. All broadband providers talk about how great they perform, but the proof is found in the people who use their services.
Once you have matched your needs with the best price and best service program, the decision is yours whether you want to go ahead and purchase the broadband service. It is interesting to note that chances are pretty good that spending a few dollars more a month for broadband will make you wonder how you ever got anything done with dial-up service.
Another important factor to consider when looking into getting broadband is whether there are providers in your area. Even now, in some places, there are providers who do not have the necessary infrastructure in place to give you their service yet. So while you may be getting great recommendations about a certain provider from a friend, you may still have to wait until their service is available in your area. This has been especially true for cable companies that are getting into broadband Internet services. While they would like to expand their infrastructure more rapidly, some parts of large cities have had to wait longer to get the same broadband service. About the Author
Robert Michael is the owner of http://www.bestbroadbandreview.co.uk which is a great place to find Broadband Links, Resources and Articles. For more information go to: http://www.bestbroadbandreview.co.uk
© Copyright 2005
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