The amount of content a person can up/download during a billing cycle. Usually measured in GB or MB.

Used to describe a wireless network. Download speeds must be at least 384kbps to be labeled 3G, or third generation wireless technology.

Used to describe the 4th generation of wireless technology. Two fourth generation wireless technologies exists (as of now), LTE and WiMax.

Stands for “asymmetric digital subscriber line.” This is the standard line used for DSL internet, and means that the upload and download lines are a different size or bandwidth. Usually the download b [..]

How much data can be transferred at one time; usually measured in Mbps. Often confused with internet speed.

Term used to describe an internet service provider narrowing the amount of bandwidth someone receives. For example, if your normal internet speed is 7 Mbps, then your internet service provider might t [..]

Another term used to describe high speed internet service.

Cable is a high speed connection that enables you to access the internet. It uses the same type of cable (connection) to access cable TV.

Third party servers that are made available for digital (data/file) storage. For example, you can store your family photos and important documents.

A map that shows you where you can go (or live) and still have access to the internet or a 3G or 4G wireless network. Each internet provider will have a unique coverage map.