Not sure what all the acronyms and terms related to internet service are? We've provided a glossary of commonly used terms on provider websites.
This term also refers to data transfer rates and is measured in bits per second.
The speed at which you receive data from the internet.
A firewall protects the contents of your computer from other networks and users.
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The term stand for megabits per second and refers to the rate at which your internet transfers data to your computer.
A modem is piece of equipment that connects your computer to the phone or cable line that provides your internet connection.
A router essentially tells your internet where to send information. A router can also act as a firewall for your computer.
The speed at which you you send data over the internet.