Category Broadband and Internet Glossary

What is a good download speed

What is a good broadband speed?

We are all in search of faster internet speed. Before we delve into what is a good broadband speed, it is always a good idea to first find out the speed of your existing broadband internet connection. You can do this by running an internet speed test. The speed checker will…

what is gfast broadband

What is Gfast Broadband: What You Need to Know

Are you looking for faster and more reliable broadband service? Do you want to enjoy the benefits of ultrafast internet without digging up your street or paying a fortune? If so, you might be interested in gfast broadband. Gfast broadband is a new technology that boosts the speed of your…

What is broadband

What is broadband?

What is Broadband? A Guide to Choosing the Best Internet Service for Your Needs Broadband is the term used to describe the high-speed internet connection that most of us use every day. Whether you want to watch your favourite shows on Netflix, play online games with your friends, work from…

Ethernet-cable-SoGEA

What is SoGEA – Single Order Generic Ethernet Access?

SoGEA: Simplifying Broadband Connectivity In a world driven by connectivity and digital transformation, access to high-speed internet has become a necessity. Traditional broadband services have evolved over the years, and one of the latest developments in this space is SoGEA, or Single Order Generic Ethernet Access. This technology has the…

IPTV

What is IPTV?

IPTV stands for Internet Protocol Television. It is a service that provides television programming and other video content using the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite, as opposed to broadcast TV, cable TV or satellite signals. Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) allow you access to TV channels using your internet connection.…

What is an IP Address

What is an IP address

IP Address stands for Internet Protocol address. An IP address is a unique string of numbers that are separated by dots (e.g. 192.168.1.1). It is given to any device (phone, laptop, etc) that joins a network such as your wireless network at home or work. What is an IP address…

2.4 GHz Vs 5 GHz Wireless Frequency

2.4 GHz Vs 5 GHz Wireless Frequency

  To keep things simple, the main differences between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies are coverage (range) and speed (bandwidth). 2.4 GHz signal travels further and covers a wider area but transmits data at a slower speed. The 5 GHz band transmits data at a faster rate but has…

What is Kilobyte

What is a Kilobit?

A kilobit (kb) is 1,024 bits Kilobits (Kb) are smaller than kiloBytes (KB). Kilobits (Kb) are used when referring to data transfer rates (i.e. Kilobits per second – Kbps). KiloBytes (KB) are used when referring to file sizes. What’s the difference between bits and Bytes? Internet connection speeds were slow…

Difference between bits and bytes

What’s the difference between a bit and a Byte?

Difference between a bit and a Byte Bytes are a larger measurement than bits. 1 byte = 8 bits. There are eight bits in one Byte. On the same token: There are 8 Megabits in one MegaByte There are 8 Gigabits in one GigaByte Bytes are written in uppercase ‘B’…

What is a bit

What is a Bit?

Bit is short for Binary Digit. A bit is the smallest unit of data in computing and digital communications. In simple and relevant terms, computers (and other digital devices) communicate in binary which is a sequence of 0 (zeros) and 1 (One). A single zero or one is known as…