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.
A cable modem connects a home computer (or network of home computers) to residential cable TV service. Along with DSL, cable modem Internet is a very popular form of broadband Internet service.
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?
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.
This tutorial covers the technology behind cable modems including device types, installation, and network data formats.
This article examines the internal components of a cable modem - microprocessor, modulator/demodulator, tuner, and more.