:: Cable modem/DSL for home use

A cable modem-based Internet access is primarily a consumer service, offered almost exclusively in residential areas.

The Internet connection goes right through the user's cable television cables. Even if cable service is available to your business, you should be aware that cable service suffers from technological limitations that make it an unacceptable solution for most businesses.

Cable service is restricted in terms of what you can and can't do with the service. The cable operator controls your Internet service options to prevent your business from getting the most out of the service. For example, you can't use your own domain name, get multiple e-mail boxes, or run your own Web server.

Pros and Cons for using cable modems at home are: