Broadband is how every one of us are accessing the internet. This offers us the high data rate internet access. It deals with telecommunication where a wide band of frequencies is available for transmitting information.

Glossary terms in this broadband are,
ADSL:
ADSL is the acronym for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line. This is a form of DSL that allows better transfer of data.

ANTI-SPAM:
A computer software that protects the users email inbox from undesirable spam. Many ISPs offers free anti-spam software.

ANTI-SPYWARE:
Spyware engraft itself on computers through the unlimited broadband connections. This collects the user details without their consent. Spyware can slow down the process speed and alter system setting causing inconvenience to users. Again the internet service providers offer good anti-spyware software.

ANTI-VIRUS:
Anti-virus is software that protects the computer from malicious malware, programs and files which can also be transferred through internet. Malware causes some damage which the users don’t like it. Internet service providers sometimes grant the best anti-virus software for free.

BANDWIDTH:
Bandwidth is the amount of data that can be sent over a connection at one time. For broadband connections bandwidth is 2Mb and can go up to 24Mb.

BANDWIDTH CONTENTION RATIO:
This contention ratio tells the potential maximum demand of the broadband connection. If more number of users is using the same broadband connection it becomes slower. Higher connection indicates more users are potentially sharing the connection.

CAPPING:
Capping in the world of broadband can be used in two different contexts. First, a cap on how much a user is allowed download on a certain contract – if this cap is exceeded, user have to pay an excess charge. Second, cap is used when throttling is involved – here the speed will capped for downloading extra data or the internet service provider used it to manage data traffic during fussy times.

DIAL-UP:
This indicates an internet connection via telephone lines. The speed will much slower compared to broadband connections.

DOWNLOAD SPPED:
This speed indicates how fast the broadband connection can receive data to a system. Download can be done from email, web site, live streaming, etc. Anything that comes to a system from a internet is download.

DSL:
Digital Subscriber Line is broadband technology that runs over the copper cables at different frequencies.

FIBER OPTIC:
Fiber optic is a type of cable for data transmission. Using a fiber optic cable over copper cable has an added advantage of less deterioration in speed over distance.

FIREWALL:
Firewall is the most talked and important term when broadband is considered. This protects an undesired traffic to a system via internet. It will assess every object that comes to a system and stops them from entering if they do not meet any specified standards. This is often included in anti-virus software. But firewall alone cannot protect a system completely.

FIXED-LINE:
This term is used to depict either cable or ADSL internet connection that comes via cables or telephone lines. Fixed-line term differentiates this broadband connection from mobile broadband.

GBPS:
Gigabits per second a term used to describe the internet speeds. This denotes the uploading or downloading data rates in Gbps.

IM:
Instant Messaging or Instant Messenger is software which allows users to chat with each other without any delay. IM is often integrated with email accounts and social networking sites.

IP ADDRESS:
Here IP stand for internet protocol. Every system will have a unique IP address which is assigned by the internet service provider. It will be in numerical terms. For example 1.432.45.98 is an IP address.

ISP:
Internet Service Provider is the party that is responsible for billing ones internet connection.

KBPS:
Kilobits per second a term that describes the speed at which data travels across internet. I t is denoted as Kbps.

LLU:
LLU stands for Local Loop Unbundling. This is a technology which allows broadband to open up parts of its telephone exchanges to other ISPs. Then new equipments can be installed to improve speed.

MBPS:
Megabits per second, a term that describes the speed at which data travels across internet.

MIDBAND:
Internet service providers use this term when they offer slower broadband service of 128 kbps.

MODEM:
Modem is an electronic device modulates and demodulates data coming to and from computers. Modem can be wired, wireless or both.

NETWORK CARD:
This card allows computer users to connect to other user using cables and thereby forming a network.

PHISHING:
Making a user to give their confidential details to unknown persons is phishing.

SKY BROADBAND:
Sky broadband is an internet service provider where they consider the quality and reliability as more than anything. They provide connection using ADSL andADSL2+ technologies via BT line. It offers a download speed of 20Mbits/s.

STREAMING:
This involves the downloading or uploading the audio and video files. With this users can commence playback at the same time remaining files is downloading.

THROTTLING:
Throttling describes that the internet service providers intentionally slow down the internet connection to certain consumers. It is also known as traffic shaping or traffic management. Throttling takes places at peak times of broadband usage and overstepping the usage cap.

UPLOAD SPEED:
This term draws how fast the broadband connection can send data from the system. For example, uploading is attaching some documents or photos while sending a mail. Anything that goes from the system to internet is termed uploaded.

VIRGIN MEDIA:
Virgin Media is a popular and diversified broadband services provider. They deliver primarily via fiber-optic cable network. They are major cable company in UK having more channels than any other company.

WEBSPACE:
This refers to certain sum of space for storing files or building own web site. Many broadband providers add certain amount of free web space to their packages in order to encourage the consumers to sign up.

WI-FI:
Wi-Fi stands for wireless Fidelity. This refers to wireless modems or routers. The devices are connected to telephone socket and then transmission can take place without additional wires to the system.

WIMAX:
WiMAX is the acronym for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access. This is an emerging broadband technology that offers wireless broadband making the transmission much faster.