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Lab - Research Broadband Internet Access Technologies

Objectives
Part 1: Investigate Broadband Distribution
Part 2: Research Broadband Access Options for Specific Scenarios

Background / Scenario
Although broadband internet access options have increased dramatically in recent years, broadband access
varies greatly depending on location. In this lab, you will investigate current broadband distribution and
research broadband access options for specific scenarios.

Required Resources
Device with internet access

Part 1: Investigate Broadband Distribution


In Part 1, you will research broadband distribution in a geographical location.

Step 1: Research broadband distribution.


Use the internet to research the following questions:
Questions:

a. For the country in which you reside, what percentage of the population has broadband internet
subscriptions?
Type your answers here. A partir de 2018, la FCC informa que el 92,3% de los estadounidenses tienen una
conexión a Internet de banda ancha.
b. What percentage of the population is without broadband internet options?
Type your answers here. Actualmente, el nueve por ciento de los estadounidenses no tiene opciones de
Internet de banda ancha.
Step 2: Research broadband distribution in the United States.
Search the internet for the Fixed Broadband Deployment Map. The Fixed Broadband Deployment Map allows
users to search and map broadband availability across the United States.
Note: For access options and ISPs for locations outside the United States, perform an internet search using
the keywords broadband access XYZ, where XYZ is the name of the country.
a. Enter your zip code, city and country that you would like to explore and click Find Broadband.
Question:

List the zip code or city in the space provided.


Type your answers here. Varian las repuestas
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b. Examine the All Providers Reporting area of the output. What, if any, wired broadband internet
connections are available at this location? Complete the table below.

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ISP Connection Type Download Speed

Time Warner Cable 10-


25
Mb /
s
Frontera 6-
ADSL 10
Mb /
s

c. Examine the All Providers Reporting area of the output. What, if any, wireless broadband internet
connections are available in this location? Complete the table below.

ISP Connection Type Download Speed

Omnicidad Inalámbrico 1,5-3


fijo Mb /
s
Verizon Inalámbrico 768
móvil Kpbs-
1,5
Mp /
s
Sprint-Nextel 768
Inalámbrico Kpbs-
móvil 1,5
Mp /
s
Part 2: Research Broadband Access Options for Specific Scenarios
In Part 2, you will research and detail broadband options for the following scenarios and select the best
lastmile technology to meet the needs of the consumer. You can use the Fixed Broadband Deployment site
as a starting point for your research.
Scenario 1: You are moving to Kansas City, Missouri and are exploring home internet connections. Research
and detail two internet connections from which you can select in this metropolitan area.

ISP Connection Type Cost per Month Download Speed

Google Fiber Fibra $ 50 / $ 70 100 Mbps / 1 Gb / s

At & T DSL $ 40 / $ 70 5 Mbps / 18 Mb / s

Choose one from the list of local ISPs that you selected. Give the reasons why you chose that particular ISP.

Type your answers here.

Scenario 2: You are moving to an area outside of Billings, Montana and are exploring home internet
connections. You will be beyond the reach of cable or DSL connections. Research and detail two internet
connections you can select in this area.

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ISP Connection Type Cost per Month Download Speed

Charter Spectrum Cable 45,00 $ 100 Mb / s

TCT Inalámbrico fijo $ 99 6 Mb / s

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Choose one from the list of local ISPs that you selected. Give the reasons why you chose that particular ISP.
Type your answers here. Las respuestas variarán.

Scenario 3: You are moving to New York City and your job requires you to have 24 hours anytime/anywhere
access. Research and detail two internet connections from which you can select in this area.

ISP Connection Type Cost per Month Download Speed

AT&T Inalámbrico móvil $ 50 por 5 Gb de 10 Mb / s


datos
pique Inalámbrico móvil $ 50 por 6 Gb de 10 Mb / s
datos
Choose one from the list of local ISPs that you selected. Give the reasons why you chose that particular ISP.
Type your answers here.

Scenario 4: You are small business owner with 10 employees who telecommute in the Fargo, North Dakota
area. The teleworkers live beyond the reach of cable internet connections. Research and detail two internet
connections you can select in this area.

ISP Connection Type Cost per Month Download Speed

Midco Cobre $ 85 200 Mb / s

Windstream Cable $ 50 1,5 Mb / s

Choose one from the list of local ISPs that you selected. Give the reasons why you chose that particular ISP.
Type your answers here.

Scenario 5: Your business in Washington, D.C. is expanding to 25 employees and will need to upgrade your
broadband access to include equipment colocation and web hosting. Research and detail two internet
connections from which you can select in this area.

ISP Connection Type Cost per Month Download Speed

Verizon DSL $ 64.99 15 Mb / s

Negocio de Cable 69,95 $ 150 Mb / s


Comcast
Choose one from the list of local ISPs that you selected. Give the reasons why you chose that particular ISP.
Type your answers here.

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Reflection Question
How do you think broadband Internet access will change in the future?
Type your answers here. El acceso a Internet de banda ancha aumentará en tamaño geográfico y en
velocidad con el mayor desarrollo de la tecnología y la infraestructura inalámbrica y por cable.
End of document

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