Broadband

July 21, 2012

CIMM DEFINITION: A transmission medium that allows transmission of voice, data, and video simultaneously at rates of 1.544Mbps or higher. Broadband transmission media generally can carry multiple channels—each at a different frequency or specific time slot. (Source: CableLabs)

2: Broadband is essentially a signaling method and a form of distribution.  With the internet, broadband enables a faster connection and a “high data rate internet access” vs. dial-up connection.

3: Broadband video is used to refer to systems such as cable television – Digital cable, Telcos and internet. Satellites are not broadband.

4: An Internet connection that delivers a relatively high bit rate – any bit rate at or above 256 Kbps. Cable modems and DSL all offer broadband connections. (Source: IAB)