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    Broadband is provided through either cable or telephone companies. You can share a large
                     amount of data at high speed. It is significantly faster than a dialup connection and makes or
                     receives phone calls while using internet. A broadband connection provides Internet access
                     only through cable.

                     Wi-Fi

                     Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices such as computers (laptops and
                     desktops), mobile devices (smart phones and wearables), and other equipment (printers and
                     video cameras) to interface with the Internet.

                     Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect to the Internet. Wireless connections are possible through
                     the modem, which picks up Internet signals and sends them to the device. Wi-Fi doesn’t require
                     cable to provide Internet access. The main advantage of Wi-Fi is the “always on” connection

                     that can be accessed from any location under network coverage.

                     Mobile Internet

                     Mobile Internet allows users to access the Internet over a smartphone provided with offers
                     on voice plans with Internet access. This wireless connection provides a good speed for the

                     Internet. The main advantage of Mobile Internet is that it can access the Internet anywhere
                     within the range of a Mobile network signal only.

                     Hotspots

                     Hotspots are sites that offer Internet access. It utilizes Wi-Fi technology, which allows computers
                     to connect to the Internet. It is mainly used on smartphones.

                          USING WEB BROWSER

                     As you know, Web browser is an application software that is used to access different websites
                     to find information.

                     Once you have established an internet connection, open your browser by following these steps:

                                                                                   When  the list of programs
                                                                                   opens, find the name of your    2
                                                                                   browser and click on it.

                             1   Click on  Start
                                 button.

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