Among other problems, data sent this way would clog the transmission lines in no time at all.
Information is broken up into coded packages and sent out over the wires.
Packets may take different routes and are assembled at their destination. Understanding a little about packets gives you some insight into why there are delays when you are waiting for data to arrive at your computer. By examining the report you can determine if the computer is on the net. You can also determine if there is something slowing down the flow of data. PPP Point to Point Protocol is a method of sending information in graphical format across the Internet.