Broadband internet access provides high-speed internet connection through technologies like DSL and cable modem. DSL transmits digital data over telephone lines and comes in varieties like ADSL, VDSL, etc. Cable modem uses unused bandwidth on cable television networks. Broadband access became widespread in the early 2000s and is now considered 256 kbps or faster. India saw many broadband providers emerge around 2000 offering services mainly in major cities using DSL, cable, fiber or wireless technologies.