Cable

The same cable network that currently provides television service to consumers has been upgraded to provide broadband access. Because cable networks are shared by users, access speeds can decrease during peak usage hours, when bandwidth is being shared by many customers at the same time. Network sharing has also led to security concerns and fears that hackers might be able to eavesdrop on a neighbor’s Internet connection. The cable industry has developed “next generation” technology which will significantly extend downloading and uploading speeds.