E-commerce transactions are very slow and cumbersome. Download times for software and music may take hours, where Broad Access might only take several minutes. There are currently three methods of obtaining High Speed or Broad band Internet connectivity. This technology uses a shared network everyone in your neighborhood shares the same connection to the Internet. There can be security problems and, if everyone gets on line at the same time to watch another Victoria Secret fashion show, your connection can crawl to a halt with too much traffic.
Cable is like the freeway or highway system.
To many people trying to get someplace at the same time. This technology is also limited to the areas where cable is already installed. Cable TV is not installed in most office buildings, thereby eliminating a huge segment of the market for Broad Band. Offered by numerous ISPs, this is an expensive yet dedicated connection to the Internet. Many Fortune 500 companies selected the T-1 connection, however cost is a major prohibiting factor for most businesses.