BSkyB Say They Have No Plans for Broadband

Sky (BSkyB) is not about to announce a new set top box or adaptor that will offer Sky subscribers broadband access in this way. Sadly not, but they may be planning something that combines ADSL with satellite broadband, hmm, what's the difference?

Well, if this is true then the subscriber could upload using ADSL and download over satellite. Remember that satellite download speeds can far exceed ADSL and can be upto 8 Mb. Currently, ADSL seems the only real broadband for home use.

Business Satellite Broadband services are already available which employ two way satellite communications. One day we may all be able to transmit aswell as receive satellite signals.

ADSL, Satellite, Cable or Mains?

Current methods for broadband internet are actually available. See our 'Broadband Services' article in the 'Articles' section. The systems work using a standard 56k modem for page requests and uploads but get around 2Mb download data rates via satellite. These may need another minidish as they are not necessarily available on the same satellite as Sky.

Cable and ADSL already provide relatively easy broadband. The key is the speed of download which is how fast the web pages, emails and files are accessed. Did you know that the idea of using the national grid for broadband internet is actually being tested in remote areas?