Comparing Connectivity Methods Used in Homes and SOHOs

Users in homes and small offices and home offices (SOHOs) connect to the Internet using a wide variety of methods depending on what is available in their area. Table 13-1 introduces these different connectivity methods, and the following sections describe them in more depth.

Table 13-1 Home and SOHO connectivity to Internet

Method	Speed	Availability
Dial-up	@50 Kbps	Anywhere phone lines exist
Broadband cable	Up to 30 Mbps	Urban areas that have cable TV
DSL	Up to 24 Mbps	Must be close to a telephone company central office (generally within 2 miles)
Satellite	Typically up to 10 Mbps	Widely available but requires unobstructed view to satellite