Internet access speeds across the globe have been steadily increasing since the introduction of broadband in the year 2000. In the last 10 years we have seen speeds increase from the initial 256Kbps (kilobits per second) up to a worldwide average estimated to be around 1.5Mbps. Some countries can now boast a national average broadband speed of over 50Mbps – that is nearly 200 times faster than when it was first introduced 10 years ago. The future is looking bright for many countries that have the time and resources to improve their current internet infrastructure as current data transfer infrastructure cables are not capable of carrying the speeds that internet service providers will be able to offer in the future. Though it is not an easy process to replace all the currently installed telephone cables with newer technologies such as optical cables that will be able to support hugely increased speeds. One particularly resourceful way of increasing broadband speeds is by using current electrical power lines to send data. Because internet data is transferred at a different frequency than electricity, the power grid of a country can be utilized to also connect people to the internet. However, there is at least one issue that needs to be overcome if it is going to be a success. Recent test have shown that when data is transmitted through overground, poorly insulated cables, the broadband data transfer can disrupt nearby radio signals, particularly those that are used by amateur radio operators. It could be possible, though, for a broadband connection to be established just by plugging into an electrical outlet and enjoying possible access speeds of up to 200Mbps. Another option from using broadband over power lines (BPL), is WIMAX. WIMAX is the latest form of wireless data transfer, also known as 4G. A huge improvement on previous forms of mobile broadband, WIMAX will be able to offer users the ability to connect to the internet wirelessly at a range of 30 miles from the wireless transmitter plus with connection speeds of up to 70 Mbps. The last possibility for the future of broadband access is satellite systems. Satellite internet connections are potentially able to offer users broadband internet connection speeds of up to 3 Gbps, or 3000Mbps. Many people around the world already receive data via a satellite in the form of satellite television, though the costs involved in setting up internet access can range up to $3000 including installation. Also another problem facing satellite connections is weather patterns, which can occasionally disrupt signal transfer as current satellite television users known well. So as you can see, the future is bright for broadband internet access.

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