Do you need to have cable TV to get cable internet?

Answer 1

In one word � yes. Most cable companies offer high-speed internet access through cable. You can avail of these services by asking your cable company if they provide them and then subscribing for them.

Here is how you can get internet through Cable Television; and also its advantages.

Internet through cable (sometimes called "cablenet") is a high speed service that is directly delivered to your computers via cables and there is no need for a phone line and connection. It is available 24 hours and 7 days a week for a flat monthly rate so you can save a lot on your telephone bill, depending on your current internet set-up.

Requirements: To access internet through cable you need to have a computer with a minimum memory of 16 MB and a windows 95 operating system or higher. If you use a Macintosh then you need an 8.0 system or higher. Your computer needs to have a Network Interface card (NIC) or a Universal Serial Bus (USB). If you have neither, the cable company can install it for you.

Benefits: Cable internet gives you very fast services and you can download Web pages in a matter of seconds. E-mail can be viewed in a jiffy, and downloading files which takes minutes through a dial-up, can be done in seconds through cable internet. Essentially all services through cable internet can be up to 30 times faster than a regular dial-up service. Most cable internet packages also include an e-mail address and some megabytes of personal web space.

You will also need a cable modem, which is generally supplied by the cable company. This is the device which allows you to access data and information when you are using cable internet. Internet through cable is not possible without a cable modem. A cable modem usually has two connections; one to the wall outlet, and one to your computer. Cable modems are generally external devices, but you can get a few that are built-in into your computer. The cable company usually provides you with a cable modem but you can use your own if you have one, provided it is compatible to the internet system.

Dual Use: cable companies use separate channels for video and data services, so you can use your computer and watch television at the same time without being restricted to just one activity.

Yeah. As long as they want to provide it, they can; they have the technology. I just got hooked up last week. plus they are the cheapest provider in the country. The Shadester.

Answer 2

Coaxial cable can be used for both. You need a two way splitter They are cheap Attach the cable coming out of the wall to the incoming part of the splitter The side with one nipple Then attach a cable from your tv to the out going nipple on the opposite side Then the other cable from the computer to the remaining outgoing nipple

Answer 3

Assuming you mean "do you need to subscribe to cable tv to get broadband internet via cable", technically the answer is "no", but the ground reality depends on your cable provider. If their infrastructure allows it, cable providers can filter out the TV channel frequencies and allow broadband data only. Just call 'em and ask :)

Answer 4

It all depends on the company. Many offer combo deals. In some cases you can get the basic 'free' channels on the cable, others require a converter box for all the channels. if your cable tech was lazy and didnt put on a video filter then you will get some channels.

Answer 5

As I understand it, if you're getting your internet connection through the cable company, most likely the basic cable service is part of the package. Otherwise, if you're using a different internet provider (for instance, I get mine from my phone company) then you of course, don't have to subscribe to cable. Do some research and check out your options. Also ask others what they can tell you and by doing that you'll probably gain a wider perspective on what's available.

Answer 6

Yes, if the cable modem provider has Internet enabled, and you have an agreement with the cable provider to access the Internet this way. A special splitter is required to separate the Internet signal; your cable provider will install that.

Yes, if the cable modem provider has Internet enabled, and you have an agreement with the cable provider to access the Internet this way. A special splitter is required to separate the Internet signal; your cable provider will install that.

Yes, if the cable modem provider has Internet enabled, and you have an agreement with the cable provider to access the Internet this way. A special splitter is required to separate the Internet signal; your cable provider will install that.

Yes, if the cable modem provider has Internet enabled, and you have an agreement with the cable provider to access the Internet this way. A special splitter is required to separate the Internet signal; your cable provider will install that.

Answer 7

Yes, if the cable modem provider has Internet enabled, and you have an agreement with the cable provider to access the Internet this way. A special splitter is required to separate the Internet signal; your cable provider will install that.

Answer 8

Yes your internet provider will provide you with a splitter and internet services. However in Canada you often have to sign up with the same provider for TV services as well.

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Answer 9

if there is a trap trapping out the television Chanel's outside then no u should not

Answer 10

No, but it seems that way because companies like Comcast send the Cable and internet signal through the same lines.