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  2. Bandwidth (computing) - Wikipedia

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    In computing, bandwidth is the maximum rate of data transfer across a given path. Bandwidth may be characterized as network bandwidth, [ 1 ]data bandwidth, [ 2 ] or digital bandwidth. [ 3 ][ 4 ] This definition of bandwidth is in contrast to the field of signal processing, wireless communications, modem data transmission, digital communications ...

  3. Network throughput - Wikipedia

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    Network throughput(or just throughput, when in context) refers to the rate of message delivery over a communication channel, such as Ethernetor packet radio, in a communication network. The data that these messages contain may be delivered over physical or logical links, or through network nodes. Throughput is usually measured in bits per ...

  4. Internet in the United States - Wikipedia

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    In 2019, the United States ranked 3rd in the world for the number of internet users (behind China and India), with 312.32 million users. [ 3 ] As of 2019, 90% of adults in America use the internet, either irregularly or frequently. [ 4 ] The United States ranks #1 in the world with 7,000 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) according to the CIA. [ 5 ]

  5. Internet access - Wikipedia

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    e. Internet accessis a facility or service that provides connectivity for a computer, a computer network, or other network device to the Internet, and for individuals or organizations to access or use applications such as emailand the World Wide Web. Internet access is offered for sale by an international hierarchy of Internet service providers ...

  6. Bandwidth throttling - Wikipedia

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    t. e. Bandwidth throttling consists in the limitation of the communication speed (bytes or kilobytes per second), of the ingoing (received) or outgoing (sent) data in a network node or in a network device such as computers and mobile phones. The data speed and rendering may be limited depending on various parameters and conditions.

  7. What is broadband? - AOL Help

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    Broadband refers to a connection that transmits a large amount of data at a high speed. A connection having a download speed of 256 kbps or faster is currently classified as broadband. You cannot make and receive phone calls while you are connected to the internet with a dial-up connection. You can make and receive phone calls while you are ...

  8. Fiber-optic communication - Wikipedia

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    The process of communicating using fiber optics involves the following basic steps: creating the optical signal involving the use of a transmitter, [ 9 ] usually from an electrical signal. relaying the signal along the fiber, ensuring that the signal does not become too distorted or weak. receiving the optical signal.

  9. Troubleshoot a broadband internet connection - AOL Help

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    2. Check the physical connection - A loose cable or cord can often be the cause of a connection problem. Make sure everything is securely connected to the wall and device. 3. Reboot your modem/router - Sometimes the old "turn it off and on again" approach actually does work! Just wait about five minutes before turning it back on to make sure ...