What is cable Internet service?

Like digital subscriber line and fiber to the premises services, cable Internet access provides network edge connectivity (last mile access) from the Internet service provider to an end user. It is integrated into the cable television infrastructure analogously to DSL which uses the existing telephone network. read more

Cable Internet service is typically offered by the same companies that provide television services. Even though this technology sends data over the same coaxial cable that the TV signal comes into your home on, it does not affect or interfere with your TV signal. read more

Some service providers may also bundle cellular and telephone service with the Internet and cable package. For example a provider may offer subscription packages similar to this: Internet and cable for $99 per month -- or telephone, Internet and cable for $128.00 per month. read more

Getting an internet subscription through your cable service is a simple and cost-effective way to get a high-speed internet connection. Cable internet uses the existing lines for your cable TV to provide fast, reliable service, meaning you can browse the web and watch your favorite TV shows at the same time, all over a single cable and through a single provider. read more