Cable Internet - Cable Modem Internet Service
Cable Internet service uses a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line. Cable Internet access is offered by numerous providers in larger cities and towns.
CATV
CATV is a shorthand term for cable television. Beside cable TV programming, many providers also offer cable Internet service together with TV to their customers over the same CATV lines.
Cable Modems
A cable modem connects a home computer (or network of home computers) to residential cable TV service. Like DSL, cable modem Internet is a widespread form of wired broadband Internet service.
How Fast Is Cable Modem Internet?
Cable modem service has long been recognized for its superior speed compared to other forms of Internet access. Is cable modem speed really that much better than alternatives? If so, how much faster?
Using VoIP with Cable Internet
One way to hook up VoIP phone service is through your cable Internet service. However, some older cable modems may not work well with VoIP service, leading to garbled voices and dropped calls. Fortunately our message board members have been discussing solutions for these and related issues with using VoIP and cable modems.
Cable Modem Tutorial
This tutorial covers the technology behind cable modems including device types, installation, and network data formats.
How Cable Modems Work
This article examines the internal components of a cable modem - microprocessor, modulator/demodulator, tuner, and more.