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Internet Technologies Data Transmission Speed Comparison When deciding which technology to embrace, one of the considerations is transmission speed. In today’s fast-paced world, speed counts. And while it does cost more for faster speed, in the world of data transmission, you get what you pay for. Fastest Fiber optic cable Coaxial cable (Cable modem) DSL Slowest 56k Dial-up NOTE: Fiber optic cable has the largest capacity, followed by coaxial cable, and in many cases DSL. Broadband wireless and Wi-Fi wireless (802.11g) speeds are dependant on the system that is used to carry the data transmissions to and from the access point(s). Advantages and Disadvantages of High Speed Data Transmission Technology over dial-up Welcome to the “Connecting Your Home” website An Overview of Emerging Communications Technologies What’s in Your Home What Connects Your Home Telephone Technologies Television/Video Technologies Internet Technologies We’re Here to Help Contact Information