Datasheet

Lab – Researching Broadband Internet Access Technologies
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ISP
Connection Type
Cost per Month
Download Speed
Rural Broadband
Fixed Wireless
$40
3 Mb/s
Hughes Net
Satellite
$60
5 Mb/s
Choose one from the list of local ISPs that you selected. Give the reasons why you chose that particular ISP.
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Answers will. The reasons are typically based on price per month, Internet speeds, or packages offered.
Scenario 3: You are moving to New York City and your job requires you to have 24 hours anytime/anywhere
access. Research and detail two Internet connections from which you can select in this area.
ISP
Connection Type
Cost per Month
Download Speed
Clear
Mobile Wireless
$50
6 Mb/s
Sprint
Mobile Wireless
$80 for 12 Mb
6 Mb/s
Choose one from the list of local ISPs that you selected. Give the reasons why you chose that particular ISP.
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Answers will vary. The reasons are typically based on price per month, Internet speeds, or packages offered.
Scenario 4: You are small business owner with 10 employees who telecommute in the Fargo, North Dakota
area. The teleworkers live beyond the reach of cable Internet connections. Research and detail two Internet
connections from which you can select in this area.
ISP
Connection Type
Cost per Month
Download Speed
Century Link
DSL
$29.99
12 Mb/s
I29
WiMAX
$39.99
3 Mb/s
Choose one from the list of local ISPs that you selected. Give the reasons why you chose that particular ISP.
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Answers will vary. The reasons are typically based on price per month, Internet speeds, or packages offered.
Scenario 5: Your business in Washington, D.C. is expanding to 25 employees and will need to upgrade your
broadband access to include equipment colocation and web hosting. Research and detail two Internet
connections from which you can select in this area.