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Why
would I want a cable modem?
The No. 1 reason is
speed. Cable modems can offer download speeds
from the Internet in excess of 1 mbps -- at least
20 times as fast as a traditional telephone modem.
Web pages that take minutes to paint in with a
dial-up connection pop up instantly with a cable
modem.
If you frequently download large files, such as
video clips, audio clips or software, cable modems
will make life much easier. The second reason
is "always-on" connectivity.
With a cable modem, there's no need to dial in
to an Internet service provider (ISP).
Simply click on your browser and you're on the
Internet. No more waiting, no more busy signals.
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