Quiz Entry - updated: 2026.07.14
What are the common home/small office (SOHO) Internet connection types?
Cable, DSL, Cellular, Satellite, and Dial-up.
| Connection | Description |
|---|---|
| Cable | High bandwidth, always on, via cable TV provider |
| DSL | High bandwidth, always on, over telephone line |
| Cellular | Uses cell phone network |
| Satellite | Beneficial for rural areas without other ISP options |
| Dial-up | Low bandwidth, inexpensive, uses modem |
Go deeper:
Internet access (Wikipedia) — single page covering all the SOHO types named (cable/HFC, DSL/ADSL, cellular, satellite, dial-up) and how each works.- Digital subscriber line (Wikipedia) — deeper drill on DSL/ADSL, the most common SOHO wired option, and how it shares the phone line.