Want Internet service for your home but are unsure of the best way to do it? If so, it helps to know some pros and cons of the following types of Internet services.

Cable Internet

One of the most popular types of Internet services available is going to be cable Internet. It is offered in many parts of the country and uses the same cable lines that are used for cable television services. The signal travels over a coaxial cable, which has its advantages and disadvantages. 

Coax cable makes it cheap for the provider to install, which expands the service to many parts of the country. However, coax cables have limitations. Multiple coax lines are bonded together, with more lines being dedicated to download speeds than upload speeds. This is why you'll find high download speeds and slow upload speeds when you have a cable Internet service provider.

Fiber Internet

Fiber Internet is a newer technology and is an excellent way to get Internet access to your home. However, the big question is if fiber Internet is even offered in your area because it is more expensive to run into communities than cable Internet that can operate on existing cable lines. 

The biggest advantage to fiber Internet is that the upload speeds match your download speeds, which is because your Internet signal travels through light rather than a metal cable, and the data can travel both ways. The fiber Internet cables are also buried underground, which makes it less likely to lose service due to bad weather.

Satellite Internet

Satellite Internet can be a great alternative if you live in a rural area that is not serviced by cable or fiber internet. Since you can get it anywhere in the country, it may be your only option if you want the Internet at a fast speed. However, satellite internet often has high latency and data caps, and the speeds will not be as fast as cable or fiber Internet as well. This can make it difficult to play online video games or perform tasks where low latency is necessary.

DSL Internet

DSL Internet is still offered in many parts of the country because it uses the existing phone lines that are already in place. Speeds will be much slower than cable Internet and can be just as expensive. That said, the always-on connection can still provide you with enough speed to power Internet-connected devices with the data that they need.