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Broadband internet services (specifically cable modem and DSL) bring high-speed Internet connectivity to homes and small businesses. Millions of people already subscribe to broadband Internet, but millions more do not. Are you one of those considering broadband.

In home networking, the term "broadband" refers to a specific form of high-speed Internet access. Broadband Internet service is high-speed, but not all forms of high-speed Internet access employ broadband technology.

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