2. In this assignment I have researched and explored the different broadband options available to me, I have dealt with a number of interesting issues. I am going to put myself in the position of a sole trader in the Arts Management sector, operating as a business from a home office in my locality; Portmarnock, North Dublin, Fingal County Dublin. My Situation:
3. broadband refers to telecommunication in which a wide band of frequencies is available to transmit information. Because a wide band of frequencies is available, information can be multiplexed and sent on many different frequencies or channels within the band simultaneously, allowing more information to be transmitted in a given amount of time. What is Broadband?
4. 1. Cable TV 2. Satellite 3. 3G mobile 4. DSL (over your phone line) 5. Wireless Telephone line tested on bonkers.ie: it can support broadband at speeds of up to 5Mb/s and is enabled for Next Generation Broadband. 5 ways to get Broadband in Portmarnock, County Dublin
5. O2 Vodafone Perlico Magnet The 4 best broadband providers in my area: Digiweb Imagine UPC Eircom The following companies provide access to the internet in my area:
6. high-speed Internet access consisting of a high speed of data transmission Uploading Down loading speed Number of users at one time Skype phone calls overseas etc Unlimited downloading uninterrupted real time services fast downloading of websites instant messaging Contract of the service Security Features High quality customer support service From a Business Context
7. I am only going to look at wireless broadband as wired would not be suitable for a business situation as there would be more than one person on the internet at a time and it would not be fast enough. I currently have Vodafone broadband at home and it is very poor, I definitely wouldnât recommend it. I would invest in high speed computers and laptops to be compatible with high speed broadband. When I was on the phone to the different customer services I was told that a residential broadband package would be a lot cheaper than the business one.
8. Leading independent telecommunications company Provides: nationwide broadband, enterprise data networks, data centre and web hosting services, managed services and telephony to residential, business and public sector customers Total subscriber base of 46,500 business, residential, corporate and government customers for broadband, data and telephony, along with over 48,000 web hosting, domain and data centre clients. 5 residents in Portmarnock have the broadband and line package Digi Web
14. Bizwave Business Broadband Always on high speed connection Connection up to 1Mb Fixed monthly fee Free up phone lines Connect multiple computers Free 4-port hub Monthly Price âŹ39 Maximum Download Speed 1mb Maximum Upload Speed 256kb Available Traffic 20GB Contention Ratio 18:1 Installation Fee âŹ129
15. Monthly Price âŹ39 Maximum Download Speed 1mb Maximum Upload Speed 256kb Available Traffic 20GB Contention Ratio 18:1 Installation Fee âŹ129 Bizwave Business Broadband
16. Digiweb 5MB Metro Home Cost:âŹ34.95 per month / âŹ419.40 per year Set up / Installation charge: âŹ99.00 Contract duration: 12 months Equipment costs: âŹ0.00 Wi-fi Router Provided Free modem This package does not require a fixed telephone line Home broadband Packages (wireless):
17. Cost: âŹ39.95 per month / âŹ479.40 per year Set up / Installation charge: âŹ0.00 Contract duration: 12 months Equipment costs: âŹ0.00 Broadband Speed: 8Mb down / 1Mb up Usage limits: 60 GB per month This package does not require a fixed telephone line Wi-fi Router Provided Free modem Digiweb 8MB Metro Home
18. provide services to 15,000 businesses and are the number 1 alternative to Eircom for the past 3 years Was not very impressed with customer service when I rang Imag!ne
19. Cost: âŹ35.00 per month / âŹ420.00 per year Set up / Installation charge: âŹ50.00 (If location requires use of an external antenna in order to receive coverage, an installation charge of âŹ100 will apply. Coverage will be confirmed after signup.) Contract duration: 12 months Equipment costs: âŹ0.00 Free Wireless modem Usage limits: Uncapped This package does not require a fixed telephone line Imagine 7 Mb WiMax Broadband Only (wireless)
20. Originally NTL T.V. , Phone and Internet Was very impressed with the friendly and helpful customer service! âNo filtering doesnât stop you from doing anything,bog standard wireless internetâ UPC
21. Download/Upload speed: 20Mb / 1.5Mb Price per month: âŹ34.00 (Fibre Power Broadband Standalone Charge of âŹ7.75 a month) Usage Limits: Uncapped Free wireless router If decided not to connect the service yourself the connection fee is âŹ10 per Fibre Power Broadband service ordered Fibre Power Broadband 20MB
22. Eircom eircom next Generation Broadband gives you a consistent broadband experience at any time of the day - no slowdown at peak hours. You will get the maximum speed your link can handle up to 8Mb, even at peak times of the day. 55,000 switched to eircom last year
23. eMobile broadband is internet access via a small device. You plug a small device into any computer or laptop and you have instant online access when and where you need it. Free access to hundreds of eircomWiFi hotspots eMobile broadband
24. Download Speed up to 8MB Unlimited Download Allowance 12 month contract Sign up to eircom broadband and get unlimited free music Free eircomStudyHub Free WiFi Free Norton Security for 3 months Free 5GB online storage Free wireless modem (worth âŹ49.78) âŹ39.82 a month 12x39.82= âŹ477.84 eircom Next Generation Broadband Advanced
