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Written by Ronald Smithson   
Thursday, 22 October 2009 07:40
Computers began as bulky behemoths that took up a lot space that they could hardly be called practical. More over, they were burdened with so many gadgets that people's desks often became a tangle of vines, a mini-forest of wires and plugs. But humans are nothing if not resourceful. And it was only a short period of time before the computers got smaller and smaller, even to the point that they became hand-held gadgets that you could bring with you wherever you go. Still, one of the most vital characteristics of computers is that they can connect to the net, and moreover, to the whole world. People recognized this fact immediately. The potential of having mobile internet are simply limitless. So, it's really no wonder that mobile broadband - or wireless internet - was developed soon after laptops, notebooks, and other portable computers. However, mobile broadband does have its pros and disadvantages.

Computers began as bulky behemoths that took up a lot space that they could hardly be called practical. More over, they were burdened with so many gadgets that people's desks often became a tangle of vines, a mini-forest of wires and plugs. But humans are nothing if not resourceful. And it was only a short period of time before the computers got smaller and smaller, even to the point that they became hand-held gadgets that you could bring with you wherever you go. Still, one of the most vital characteristics of computers is that they can connect to the net, and moreover, to the whole world. People recognized this fact immediately. The potential of having mobile internet are simply limitless. So, it's really no wonder that mobile broadband - or wireless internet - was developed soon after laptops, notebooks, and other portable computers. However, mobile broadband does have its pros and disadvantages.

Advantages of Mobile Broadband

So far, the greatest advantage of mobile broadband is that it's portable. The amount of convenience it offers the users is just monumental. Back when you had to be connected to a plug to work in the internet, work was boring and somewhat troublesome. Nowadays, though, people who work in the internet have incredibly wonderful lives. They can even work while they're on break. Think of this, working while you're sipping a martini somewhere in the Caribbean. You don't have to have a phone connection so that you can access the internet. All you need is your mobile broadband.

Disadvantages of Mobile Broadband

However, like any kind of technology, mobile broadband still has lots of space for upgrades. For one thing, the whole "anywhere, anytime" thing that broadband providers so love to say is not entirely true. There are places where you won't be able to access the internet and some areas where the connection is poor. Service is by no means consistent or reliable. Also, when several users are trying to access the internet in a certain area, the internet speed can be considerably reduced. Mobile broadband is also far less flexible and speedy than the conventional form of internet connection which uses wires and telephone lines.

So, whether or not you're going to get mobile broadband would depend on what you value more: mobility and convenience or speed and reliability.

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