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Broadband is just a word we use when we're talking about any kind of fast Internet connection. It's as simple as that.

If you're reading this article, the chances are that you already have an Internet connection and want to upgrade, or you're setting up an Internet connection at home for the first time.

If you already have an Internet connection, you probably connect to the Internet with a modem that plugs into your telephone line (often referred to as a "dial-up connection"). And you're probably no longer satisfied with the performance it offers.

If you're setting up an Internet connection for the first time, it really makes sense to go for Broadband right from the start, as the entry-level packages are generally much better value than the dial-up alternative.

A broadband connection is actually not all that different from a dial-up connection. The equipment is very similar but with a different kind of modem, but still a modem, and in many cases the connection is still made through your telephone line.

The difference is that you'll have an Internet connection that is always on, 24 hours a day. Normally you pay a flat monthly fee, no matter how often you use the Internet. And a broadband connection is much faster.