What Is The Best Way To Introduce The Internet To Your Home?

Posted on: 14 July 2017

Today there are many options for introducing an internet signal into your home. You have Ethernet,  fiber-optic cables, satellite, and cellular signals. Deciding how you want to gain access to the internet will depend on where you live and what type of activities you enjoy when you access the internet,

Location Considerations

Not every city has a fiber-optic network, but those that do allow you to gain access to a fast signal that can handle large amounts of data. Thus, if you can tap into a fiber-optic signal, it should be your first choice. On the other hand, if you live in a rural location, there might not be any cables—not even Ethernet cables—for you to tap into, but you still have a couple of options. If you have a good cell signal in your home, then you might consider using a cellular modem to convert a cellular signal into a WiFi signal that the computers in your home can tap into. If you don't have a good cellular signal in your home, then your only choice will be to use a satellite signal. While a satellite will ensure you have access to the internet no matter how remote your location is, weather phenomena can still cause your signal to cut out.

Moving Your Signal

Another consideration when choosing how you will access the internet is whether you will have to move to multiple locations to access your signal. If you do all of your business from one central location, then having enter an Ethernet of fiber-optic cable is not an issue. On the other hand, if you have to do a lot of traveling, then you may want to buy a cellular modem that you can use at any location to provide yourself with a WiFi hotspot. A cellular modem even has advantages over a satellite in that it is easier to move a cellular modem than a satellite receiver. 

Cost

The cost of accessing the internet varies from location to location, so you will want to look into what the costs for Ethernet, fiber-optic, satellite, and cellular signals before you commit to one option over another. 

Whether you simply use the internet to binge watch your favorite TV shows, or you use the internet to conduct business from home, it is worth your time to investigate your options to make sure get one that will serve you for years to come. 

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