5 Things all broadband users must know

The very fact that you're reading this means that you have access to some form of Internet connectivity. In fact, everybody and their uncle is online in this day and age of dime-a-dozen ISPs and the all pervading reach of mobile Internet. Unfortunately, providing bandwidth and requisite infrastructure and procuring necessary licences is a Herculean effort involving a phenomenal amount of investment. This means only big corporate entities can take up the expensive proposition of connecting you to the repository of collective human consciousness that we know as the Internet. Unfortunately, large corporate entities tend to squeeze every single paisa out of their customers and generally use their army of lawyers to tweak the fine print to the consumers' detriment.The point is, if you have a niggling doubt that you are being cheated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider), chances are you most likely are. Cheated—not in the way that would constitute a criminal case, but generally being disingenuous about the terms of service and advertising to create expectations that are eventually met with disappointment. If you have ever felt that you are getting lower bandwidth than you had paid for or have unknowingly run up a massive bill, it's time to get acquainted with the terminologies and idiosyncrasies of your Internet plan to avoid common pitfalls and make the best out of it.

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