300 Mbps internet speed is fast enough for multiple users and streaming. Monthly costs range from $20 to $55 for 300 Mbps plans. Higher Mbps means faster data downloads and online tasks
PCI Express (PCI-E) is a standard computer system connection interface. PCIe slots come in sizes x1, x4, x8, and x16, with "x" indicating lane count. Slots are backward compatible, allowing any generation card in any slot. Newer generations double bandwidth speed over previous ones
FCC regulates communications across US through radio, TV, wire, satellite and cable. Formed in 1934 to replace Federal Radio Commission. Funded entirely by regulatory fees with 2022 budget of $388 million. Directed by five commissioners appointed by president for five-year terms
Telecommunications network consists of interconnected nodes exchanging messages. Each node receives unique network address for identification. Network consists of three planes: data, control, and management
Bandwidth is the difference between upper and lower frequencies in a continuous band. Measured in hertz (Hz). Any band of given width can carry same information regardless of location
Video conferencing consumes significant data due to high video quality. Actual consumption varies based on quality, participants, and viewing distance. Data usage can be estimated by adding inbound/outbound bandwidth times call duration