BROADBAND FOR ROSSETT

Rossett reaches target		Rossett finally reached BT's target of 350 Broadband registrations on Wednesday 25th February 2004.
Rossett Exchange was Broadband enabled on 21st July 2004
What is Broadband		"Broadband" (ADSL) is the common term for a high speed Internet connection. A Broadband service is capable of transmitting data much faster than a standard modem. Equally importantly, it is always 'on' - you don't need to dial up every time you want to 'log on'. Just sit down at your computer and the Internet is there - like electricity or tap water! Unlike a 'normal' phone line, you can surf the web and talk on the telephone at the same time
What are the benefits		As mentioned above, you can surf and talk at the same time, therefore removing the need for a second line. Browsing and file downloads can be up to 10 times faster than a 56K modem - no more World Wide Wait! It is 'always on' and unmetered - you pay a fixed monthly charge and can surf the web all day, every day with no nasty surprises in your bills! Multitasking - download a file, browse the web, check email at the same time - all still much quicker than using a dial up connection. Streaming media - You can now watch high quality streaming media on your PC such as music videos, movie trailers, concerts, and even space shuttle launches! Using Broadband, videoconferencing over the Internet is a real possibility. All you need is a reasonable webcam, some software like the latest version of MSN Messenger (and someone to call!). Microsoft Netmeeting also offers simple video conferencing facilities. It can function as a simple web-phone or a collaboration tool. You can share information from one or more applications on your computer, exchange graphics or draw diagrams with the electronic whiteboard, send messages, or record meeting notes. BT Broadband themselves have published a Video Conferencing guide called "Step by step to video phoning" at www.btbroadbandstart.com/how_to/BT_Broadband_webcam_guide.html [external link - opens in new window]. At work it can vastly improve marketing and internal processes by allowing real-time interaction with customers and colleagues, permanent connection to online services and continuous access to your email account.
What do I need?		BT Telephone Line Also, it has to be within 3.5 to 5.5 kilometres of an ADSL enabled exchange. Rossett exchange IS ADSL enabled. An ADSL Modem or Router Most ISPs will supply you with a modem or router either free of charge or at additional cost, depending on the package you sign up to. A Micro-Filter for each Phone Socket A micro-filter is designed to plug into your phone socket (similar to a standard splitter used to connect multiple telephones). Its purpose is to separate 'voice' from 'data' and must be connected to each phone socket in your house. If you do not have a telephone, or any device which uses the phone line, a micro-filter isn't required. Most ISPs and retailers sell micro filters. A good tutorial on filters, why to have them, where to put them etc. can be found at www.adsl-filters.co.uk/tutorial.html [External link opens in new window] An ISP of your choice View this ISP List at the Think Broadband website.