The future of technology

Technology terms line of Sight Wireless is a radio connection between a home network and a tower that carries digital or analog data. Satellite is a connection that is routed between a base and satellite. Cellular is a connection that uses the cellular network to transmit and receive digital data. Mobile Hotspot: a connection that combines a short distance wireless connection with the cellular network using "tethering and a mobile device. Analog Telephone: analog signals sent over telephone lines (dial up). Broadband: Uses different frequencies to send multiple signals (e.g. video and data) over a single connection. ISDN is a type of broadband connection that sends multiple signals (usually data) over a single connection. DSL is a type of connection that is "always on" and uses the voice telephone network to carry data on a seperate frequency. Cable is a type of "always on" connection that can carry both video and data over a single coax connection.