| Wireless broadband internet uses a radio link to | | | | provide speeds up to 54 Mbps. Wi-Fi, or wireless |
| make the internet connection which means that | | | | fidelity technology may also be used with DSL or |
| the computer is more portable than if it were | | | | cable modem services. This is done quite often to |
| plugged in to a cable or modem. The internet | | | | connect devices to the internet in a business or |
| connection works for home or business use and | | | | home. A broadband connection is often used. |
| uses the radio link to convey the internet service | | | | Wireless broadband services are also becoming |
| between the location of the customer and the | | | | mobile as they are now being offered by mobile |
| service provider's facility. Wireless broadband | | | | telephone service providers. These types of |
| internet service can be mobile or it can be fixed. | | | | services are usually best suited for customers |
| In more rural areas, wireless broadband internet | | | | who are very mobile. The service requires that |
| can be used. In these sparsely populated areas, | | | | use of a special PC card with a built in antenna. |
| DSL or cable modem services would be | | | | This plugs into the laptop computer of the user. |
| extremely costly to provide. The wireless speeds | | | | This method does usually offer lower speeds. |
| in these particular areas are usually comparable to | | | | Depending on the type of wireless internet that |
| DSL and cable modem. Usually, though, an | | | | you get, you may need additional equipment. |
| external antenna is required. | | | | Some services require the use of an Ethernet |
| Wireless hot spots are becoming increasingly | | | | bridge while others require the use of a router. |
| popular. You can find these fixed wireless | | | | When you shop for your wireless internet |
| broadband internet connections at city parks, | | | | services you need to ask what additional |
| book stores, coffee shops, airports and other | | | | equipment will be required for your wireless to |
| public locations. A hot spot usually uses a relatively | | | | operate correctly. |
| short range technology. This technology will | | | | |