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1 Home and Personal Communication Systems Lesson 3 – Internet Connections

2 Starter Imagine you desperately needed the internet. You do not have broadband or dial up. How could you access it? What technology do you know of that you could use?

3 Objectives Understand the different ways in which we can connect to the internet. Know what internet connections are available. Be able to select the most appropriate method of internet connection.

4 The connections you need to know Broadband (DSL) Satellite Mobile Communications (3G) Dial-Up Cable

5 Mobile Communications 3G (and soon to be released 4G) Accessing the internet / using data connection via mobile technology. Can be via mobile phones. Can be on computer using a USB ‘dongle’ often provided by phone providers. HSDPA (High Speed Data Packet Access) A high speed fast mobile internet access technology. 7MBPS (with newer versions reaching 20+ mbps) Need to be in a 3G or HSDPA area. Need special equipment. Can stream and download relatively well. Often a monthly fee.

6 Quick Task Explore some mobile phone web sites. I want you to find an example of mobile internet. When you find one find out: What equipment is provided. How much does it cost. What is the speed.

7 Main Task Begin working on a presentation which explains the different internet connections available: Type of connection An example of a company that provides that connection (costs, speed etc). Who would use the connection with examples. Good and bad points of the connection. Broadband (DSL) Satellite Mobile Communications (3G) Dial-Up Cable

8 Objectives Understand the different ways in which we can connect to the internet. Know what internet connections are available. Be able to select the most appropriate method of internet connection.

9 Plenary Q&A What is 3G? Who would use mobile communications? Who would not use mobile communications? Why? Is it suitable for home use for a typical family? Explain? You Say We Play Plenary


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