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Connectivity
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| Type | Description & Use Case |
|---|---|
| Fiber Optic | High-speed, low-latency wired internet using light signals through glass fibers; urban/suburban areas. |
| Cable Broadband | Internet over coaxial cable TV lines; widely available in cities and suburbs. |
| DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) | Internet over traditional copper phone lines; slower than fiber/cable, but available in many areas. |
| Satellite Internet | Internet via geostationary or low-earth orbit satellites (e.g., Starlink, HughesNet); global coverage, including remote/rural areas. |
| Fixed Wireless | High-speed internet delivered wirelessly from local towers to fixed antennas; common in rural areas. |
| Mobile Broadband (4G/5G) | Internet via cellular networks; accessible anywhere with mobile coverage, using phones or hotspots. |
| Dial-Up | Legacy technology using analog phone lines; extremely slow, rarely used except in remote areas. |
| ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) | Digital transmission over traditional phone lines; legacy, mostly replaced by DSL/fiber. |
| Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) | Local wireless access, typically via a router connected to another form of broadband. |
| Ethernet (Wired LAN) | Local area network using cables; often used in offices, schools, and data centers for reliability. |
| Bluetooth Tethering | Short-range wireless sharing of internet from a device to another (e.g., phone to laptop). |
| Powerline Networking | Uses electrical wiring in a building to transmit internet signals; useful in homes with poor Wi-Fi. |
| Municipal/Public Wi-Fi | City- or community-provided wireless internet, often in parks, libraries, or public spaces. |
| Mesh Networks | Decentralized network of interconnected nodes; useful for large campuses or community networks. |
| Broadband over Power Lines (BPL) | Internet via utility power lines; limited adoption due to interference and infrastructure challenges. |
| Private Leased Lines | Dedicated, high-speed connections for businesses or institutions; very reliable and secure. |
| Satellite Phone/Data | Specialized satellite networks for voice and low-speed data in remote areas (e.g., Iridium, Inmarsat). |
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