We've all seen the ads on TV for Netzero 3G. You know the ones, "speeds so fast you sworn it was broadband" Well if your using it, you may not think it really is. We're going to break down the truth behind, Netzero 3G.
Netzero explains the idea of their service perfectly. It can be found on the 3G website, but is hidden, you have to push the "More Details and Limitations" button at the very bottom. To save you some time here's what it says?
"Speed reference based upon comparison to nationally available dial-up ISPs. NetZero HiSpeed 3G accelerates certain web page text and graphics when compared to standard dial-up Internet service. Actual results may vary. Some web pages such as secure or encrypted web pages will not be accelerated. NetZero HiSpeed 3G is not a broadband service and actual data transmission rates are not faster than standard dial-up Internet service. Transmission of files including, without limitation, streaming audio or video, digital photographs, MP3 or other music files, executable files and other downloads, is not faster using NetZero HiSpeed 3G than with standard dial-up service."
We'll break this down line by line for you, so you know exactly what they're talking about.
"NetZero HiSpeed 3G accelerates certain web page text and graphics when compared to standard dial-up Internet service."
This is where it really all comes into place. This means that the 3G service only speeds up text and graphics. Which is great for normal browsing, but if you're downloading music, loading flash movies, java applets, things like that, it's going to make no difference.
"Some web pages such as secure or encrypted web pages will not be accelerated."
To put this in terms that you might understand, this means that if your ordering anything online via credit card (or most other payments) it will not be accelerated, so it's a glimpse back to normal dial-up life.
"NetZero HiSpeed 3G is not a broadband service and actual data transmission rates are not faster than standard dial-up Internet service"
What this means is that the speed that data is sent into your home is no faster than regular dial-up. Why? Because the phone cord and port can only carry so much information, the only way to speed it up is if they transferred it to your house through a cable port, which in turn would make it broadband.
"Transmission of files including, without limitation, streaming audio or video, digital photographs, MP3 or other music files, executable files and other downloads, is not faster using NetZero HiSpeed 3G than with standard dial-up service"
Another very important part, this means what it says, if your watching video online it won't be sped up, audio nope. If you're looking at family photos in an online album, don't expect faster speeds. Downloading music files, nope. Downloading programs, nope. Nothing is sped up with the exception of normal text and simple graphics.
As you can see Netzero 3G is nothing more than over hyped dial-up. If you want to take out word for it, don't go anywhere near it. Look for a truly faster alternative such as cable or DSL.
This article was wrriten for http://www.p2btech.com
At p2btech.com we offer a podcast for sports and tech. We offer on demand video that covers a variety of categories. We also have user interaction in message boards and chat rooms. You can also listen to your favorite music through our online radio service.
move in cleaning service Lake Forest ..Great Plains Accounting, accounting package for mid-size and small companies... Read More
Running Applications in Compatibility Mode With Windows XP, you can... Read More
You turn on your computer, and it doesn't look quite... Read More
A few months back I really got sick of my... Read More
Here is some free software tools to help you build... Read More
IBM Lotus Notes Domino and Microsoft CRM (Client Relation Management)... Read More
If you company is small or mid-size special products or... Read More
Let's first look at your ERP system selection (without Retail... Read More
There are two major WYSIWYG(What You See Is What You... Read More
What is RAID RECOVERY?RAID stands for Redundant Array of Inexpensive... Read More
Combining Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains ERP with non-Microsoft Business... Read More
Hey Guys! Don't raise your eyebrows or fear by hearing... Read More
In part III of this ISDN primer, we learned that... Read More
I like my software simple. If it's too complex or... Read More
Microsoft Business Solutions Small Business Manager is scaled down Great... Read More
If you are in the market for new staffing software,... Read More
You've finally created databases that you can actually use to... Read More
We would like first emphasize the change in the paradigm.... Read More
Microsoft Retail Management System serves retail single store as well... Read More
(1) Avoid using the same variable again and again for... Read More
We've all seen the ads on TV for Netzero 3G.... Read More
Ok... Where to start?Well, I guess I will start at... Read More
Do you remember that frustrating feeling when you find an... Read More
In our opinion, traditional approach when you select ERP/MRP system... Read More
While I was in college, if you would have asked... Read More
pet-friendly home cleaners Glenview ..Internet worms. Is your PC infected?If your computer has become... Read More
In today's business world it's all but impossible to escape... Read More
Microsoft-Outlook is a pretty amazing program. So much more than... Read More
Heard about the Quark "killer"?Adobe InDesign CS2. Will it really... Read More
No matter how much you enjoy your favorite screensavers, sometimes... Read More
Stop the Runaway MouseWhat's the "runaway mouse?" You've seen it...you... Read More
Microsoft Great Plains, designed back in 1990th as database transferable... Read More
Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains, Navision, Axapta, Solomon and CRM... Read More
Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains is very good fit for... Read More
Every day millions of new web documents emerge on the... Read More
Fleet Maintenance Management is a critical position in any company... Read More
Fortunately one of the most common reasons cited for the... Read More
The stakes are high when considering security, privacy, and savings,... Read More
Ad-Aware and Spybot are probably the two most well known... Read More
FTP stands for "file transfer protocol". FTP is basically a... Read More
Vince Lombardi once said that, "The achievements of an organization... Read More
Considering whether or not your software company should hire a... Read More
Looks like Microsoft Great Plains becomes more and more popular,... Read More
When you buy a computer, it most likely comes with... Read More
The software giants don't do everything and don't always produce... Read More
If you have Microsoft Great Plains and support it for... Read More
MS CRM is very close to document workflow automation, including... Read More
Just imagine: you are walking, say, towards your car, and... Read More
Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains, Solomon, Navision, Axapta, Microsoft CRM... Read More
I have always regretted how Microsoft price gouges and rips... Read More
Software |