ending new wave of PCs using the 400-Kbps Universal Serial Bus and related input technologies for high-speed remote access that begins to resemble LAN-like speeds. The advantage of ADSL is the existing phone lines that already coexist in the business infrastructure, making it easy to receive and install. Unlike the cable modem service, ADSL does not have to share bandwidth with other users. For this reason ADSL is more attractive to business users. Taking the companys scenario of 50 60 users and the need for reliable and fast data transfer, it would be advantageous to use the 512 Kbps cable modem service. The company needs to purchase an additional 45 user accounts at a cost of $300 per month, plus additional mailboxes at $25 for every five users. The total monthly cost equates to $649 a month with an initial startup cost of $725, which does not include the cost of the Ethernet components. When compared to a T-1 line at $1,000 per month the cost difference is still significant enough to justify the use of cable modem. It is also, important to point out that the cost calculations are only applicable to this size of a company, where as a larger size company would have higher costs. This is why cable modem technology is only feasible for the small and medium sized companies.When looking at the big picture it is evident that low costs, high bandwidth, and technological advances in cable modem technology represent a good investment then ever before to implement into small and medium sized companies. The existing coaxial cable infrastructure, coupled with its already large customer base, has positioned cable modems well in the business market that seeks to move data and information at high speeds. The past problems of congestion and unreliability are being eliminated with the new advancements and adjustments made to the cable companies. While cable modem technology has made the great leaps into the business environment, ADSL tec...
