When a person chooses their UK broadband access service they usually make their choice based upon a couple different factors. The biggest of which is what is available in their area.
Some types of UK broadband access is not available in all areas. Once a person figures out what their options are they can then begin to look into the different types of broadband service available.
One of the most popular types is ADSL or Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line. It is available to most of the UK and usually the broadband type of choice. ADSL is delivered through telephone lines and uses a modem or router.
ADSL can use the telephone without interfering with the telephone service, so unlike dial up with ADSL a person can be online an on the phone at the same time. Micro filters are used on the telephone sockets to allow for no telephone service interruption. To get ADSL a person must have a BT telephone line.
Another popular option is cable. This is often a good choice for a person that already has cable television. Cable internet uses a special modem and runs through the cable lines. It does not interfere with the telephone lines, as it does not use them at...