Broadband refers to various high-capacity transmission technologies that transmit data, voice, and video across long distances and at high speeds. Common mediums of transmission include coaxial cables, fiber optic cables, and radio waves. Broadband is always connected and removes the need for dial-up.

• The term broadband refers to high-speed and high-bandwidth communication infrastructure.
• It commonly relates to high-speed Internet services, which have become increasingly important to both consumers and governments.
• New innovations in satellite-based broadband services could potentially broaden the scope of access throughout the world.

There are six main types of broadband technologies: digital subscriber line (DSL), cable modem, fiber, wireless, satellite, and broadband over power lines (BPL).