NetZero third generation dial-up.Manufacturer: United Online Inc., Woodland Hills Description: Internet connection comparable to lower-tier DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary broadband Internet See broadband. speeds Price: $14.95 per month UNITED Online promises "dial-up as fast as lower-tier DSL broadband" with its new NetZero HiSpeed 3G dial-up service. The software can be downloaded from NetZero's Web site and installed on any computer. But in a recent test of the service under normal operating conditions, HiSpeed 3G didn't live up to its promises. The connection speed averaged 37 kilobits per second (unit) kilobits per second - (kbps, kb/s) A unit of data rate where 1 kb/s = 1000 bits per second. This contrasts with units of storage where 1 Kb = 1024 bits (note upper case K). . Other dial-up services An information service on demand. The term was popular when analog modems were the only way to connect to a remote system. See dial-up. provide speeds of up to 46.6 kbps. Typical DSL speed is 256 kbps, although it can fall to 60 kbps. But that's still higher than NetZero's average. A slight increase in speed can be achieved for a tradeoff of quality in the pages being viewed; in other words Adv. 1. in other words - otherwise stated; "in other words, we are broke" put differently , a slightly faster download rate is possible albeit with lower resolution. NetZero is convenient, though--no DSL box or cable modem connections required, just a phone jack with a modem-equipped computer. The Business Journal welcomes candidates for this feature. Products must be made in the L.A. area. Please e-mail ideas to newsdesk@labusinessjournal.com. |
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