DSL/Cable Modem Speed Test – Check And Boost Modem Speed

DSL/Cable Modem Speed Test check your cable modem or DSL network speed and give you the maximum accuracy about its performance. With accurate knowledge about the speed, you can make enhancements to increase the network speed of your cable modem or DSL connection. There are many things you can do to improve your cable modem and DSL speed, but results vary for different setups. Some experience dramatic improvements, others might see small gains and a few can see their performance drop off.

When you are not satisfied your current speed – do something to improve it. To start, run a broadband speed test to see your current settings. Many operators provide free DSL or Cable Modem Speed Test services.

Cable Modem What Are They?

A cable modem is a special modem designed to modulate a data signal over cable television infrastructure. The term cable Internet (or simply cable) refers to the delivery of Internet service over this infrastructure. Cable modems should not be confused with older LAN systems such as 10base2 or 10base5 that used coaxial cables. Cable modems are primarily used to deliver broadband Internet access, taking advantage of unused bandwidth on a cable television network.

What is a one-way Cable Modem?

A one way cable modem works similar to satellite systems as the cable modem is only used to receive data, while you will still need a regular phone modem to send data. These systems are often used by smaller or rural cable systems that don’t want to spend all the money necessary to make the cable system two-way capable.

SBC Yahoo! DSL InternetThroughput Test

This test will give you an indication of the throughput of your Internet connection. Throughput is the amount of data moved successfully from one place (e.g., your computer) to another (e.g., any given website on the Internet) in a given time period. This test measures the throughput of the connection from your computer to their network location.

The throughput of your DSL Internet service is based on a number of factors, including:

• Distance between your home/office and their network location
• Number of "hops" from their network to your computer
• Performance of network servers and routers
• Condition of any lines between these two points
• Environmental factors
• Your computer performance

Because many factors affect throughput, your actual experience may vary. The results of this test could be affected by a number of factors inside your home or business, and in the network.

BellSouth Fast Access DSL service

BellSouth® FastAccess® DSL let’s you discover a whole new internet and more of it – quicker. High-speed DSL Internet Service gives you faster access to the things you love – online shopping, e-mail, digital photos, homework helper, movie trailers, e-tickets and instant news. It’s easy to see the value FastAccess DSL brings to your family and the home office.

SBC Communications Inc. is another broadband provider with services such as:

• Local exchange services
• Wireless communications
• Long-distance services
• Internet services
• Telecommunications equipment
• Directory advertising and publishing

Its services and products have been marketed under several brands including SBC Ameritech, SBC Nevada Bell, SBC Pacific Bell, SBC SNET, SBC Southwestern Bell, and, through its joint venture with BellSouth Corporation, Cingular Wireless. SBC operates four business segments: wireline, wireless, directory and international.