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If you’re shopping for internet service or trying to understand how your home connection works, you may be asking: What is broadband cable?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Broadband cable is one of the most common forms of high-speed internet access in homes today. In this article, we\u2019ll explain what broadband cable is, how it works, and how it compares to other internet technologies like DSL and fiber.<\/p>\n

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What Is Broadband Cable?<\/h2>\n

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Broadband cable<\/strong> refers to a type of internet connection that delivers high-speed data using coaxial cable lines<\/strong>\u2014the same ones traditionally used for cable TV.<\/p>\n

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The term \u201cbroadband<\/strong>\u201d means wide bandwidth<\/strong>\u2014a data transmission technology that supports multiple signals and traffic types at once, allowing for high-speed internet access.<\/p>\n

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So when we say \u201cbroadband cable,\u201d<\/strong> we\u2019re talking about broadband internet delivered via cable infrastructure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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How Does Broadband Cable Work?<\/h2>\n

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Cable broadband uses a hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC)<\/strong> network:<\/p>\n

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    Fiber-optic cables<\/strong> carry data from the provider to your neighborhood or local distribution hub.<\/p>\n

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    Coaxial cables<\/strong><\/a> carry the data from that hub directly to your home.<\/p>\n

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    The key technology enabling this is DOCSIS<\/strong> (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification), which allows high-speed internet signals to travel over coaxial cables.<\/p>\n

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    Benefits of Broadband Cable<\/h2>\n

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