What is the difference between dial-up and broadband?
| Details | Dial-up | Broadband | Key benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | Limited speeds of upto 58 Kbps | High speeds of upto 1 Mbps. | Enhances experience |
| Talk n Surf | Telephone line required to use the internet | No need to engage your telephone line to use the internet. | Talk while you surf |
| Connectivity | To use the internet you have to dial and wait for connectivity | Instant connectivity when you need it. | Saves time and increases productivity |
| Availability | During peak hours you get disconnected and have to dial again. At times the telephone lines are blocked so you are not able to dial. | No such hassles of line dropping or blocked telephone lines. | Easy to connect |
| Cost | Rs. 10-15 per hour (including telephone pulse) | Rs. 15 per hour onwards. Also MB based usage available | Superior experience at same cost |
| Applications | E-mail, chat, browsing, but not suitable for high-speed applications | With high speeds you can download heavy data files at superspeeds. Download movies, songs, feature-rich games, video messages and more. | Faster downloads, saves time and money |
