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Telephone and Cable Lines
These help in establishing a link between different
computers and the server.
Modem
It stands for Modulator Demodulator. Modem transfers digital
information over telephone lines and vice-versa.
Web Browser
It is a software program which helps the user in opening and INTERNET AND E-MAIL
displaying the different web pages. The different types of web
browsers are Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox,
Opera, etc.
ISP
It stands for Internet Service Provider. It is a 93
company that provides Internet access on payment of
a monthly fee. Some of the ISPs are Vodafone Idea,
Airtel, BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited), MTNL
(Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited.), Jio, etc.
Types of Internet Connection
To connect your computer with the Internet, you need an Internet connection. There
are numerous ways to connect your computer to the Internet. Some of the most
widely used ways are:
Dial-up Connection
Dial-up requires users to link their phone line to a computer in order to access the
Internet. It doesn’t allow users to make or receive phone calls through phone service
while using the Internet.
Broadband Connection
Broadband is provided through either cable or telephone companies. It is a high-
speed Internet connection. You can share a large amount of data. It is significantly
faster than a dial-up connection. A broadband connection provides Internet access
only through cable.

