Question

What is the minimum bandwidth required for broadband connection ?

• A. 128 kbps
• B. 256 kbps
• C. 512 kbps
• D. 1 Mbps

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 256 kbps

• As per Broadband policy broadband is defined as "An `always-on' data connection that is able to support interactive services including Internet access and has the capability of the minimum download speed of 256-kilo bits per second (kbps) to an individual subscriber from the Point of Presence (POP) of the service provider intending to provide Broadband service where multiple such individual Broadband connections are aggregated and the subscriber is able to access these interactive services including the Internet through this POP.
• The interactive services will exclude any services for which a separate license is specifically required, for example, real-time voice transmission, except to the extent that it is presently permitted under ISP license with Internet Telephony"