Although dial-up Internet connections still exist, most Internet users who have a choice look for a broadband connection to the web. Broadband provides download speeds high enough to watch streaming videos, download music and software quickly, and spend less time waiting for media-heavy websites. The biggest choice most new broadband consumers make is between cable, wireless, satellite and DSL (Digital Subscriber Line). Understanding how DSL works, and what its unique features are, can make the choice easier. Writer Bio
