Benefits

• The Internet is constantly changing and requires faster Internet connections to display. Online TV content for instance now comes in HD quality that requires fast Internet connection speeds. Fast connection speeds of more than 2Mbps improve buffering speeds and limit glitches when watching online TV videos. Unlike dial-up Internet connections, faster broadband connections do not connect using a phone line and as a result frees the phone line for regular use.
  
  

DSL

• DSL is one of the common broadband Internet connections especially for households. Not only does it support blazing speeds of 5Mbps and more, it is also cost effective and efficient for streaming online TV content. DSL provides digital data transmission over the wires of a telephone network. To connect to the Internet, a cable is run through a DSL modem, which allows you to connect to a network using an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
  
  

Cable Internet

• Cable Internet is another blazing Internet connection that supports fast speeds of more than 5Mbps necessary to display online TV. Cable Internet involves a cable service run through a cable modem connected to your computer. It is reliable and generally does not run into errors. Cable Internet is especially beneficial for displaying high-resolution online TV that require connections fast enough to improve buffering speeds. Cable Internet is cost effective, especially if you sign up for a triple play service (cable, Internet and phone) with the ISP
  
  

Satellite

• Satellite Internet connection is mainly used when DSL and Cable Internet connections are not available in a certain area. Unlike the other two, it is more expensive--ranging anywhere from $50 to $120 and more per month. It is generally very fast and efficient with speeds ranging from 768 Kbps up to 5.0 Mbps depending on the ISP. It's connection involves a coaxial cable connected to an antenna and an indoor receiver connected to your computer.
  
  

Expert Insight

• In addition to a fast Internet connection service, displaying online TV video requires a few tools for efficiency. For starters, make sure that you download and install the latest flash player to stream videos properly. A monitor display with a 1024x768 resolution and more will also minimize glitches especially for HD content. Update your web browser whenever possible so that it has the necessary components necessary to display the content properly.