Internet is a computer mediated technology which is regarded as a new medium of communication. The rise of internet is due to two reasons. First the need of quick and easy means of communication and second is the lessening the gap of interpersonal communication thus creating a fast and easy ways of connecting with near and dear ones. Internet is a product of the science and technology. Various innovations in this field are further widening the spectrum of this field. 10 years back owning a computer was a day dream for many. But now literally every house has one computer with internet connection attached to it.
The internet connection too is of various types. Internet broadband and LAN connection are the two most commonly used internet connection all around the world. Broadband connection is generally regarded as high speed or high data rate connection. It has a vast reach and is used all over the world. LAN or local area network as compared to broadband is limited to a certain geographical area. The data speed of LAN is lower as compared to broadband or WAN i.e. wide area network. 3G or third generation mobile internet is on rise. This was introduced particularly to meet the need of internet on move. This service allows one to access internet connection from the cell phones.
Internet has reached its peak of excellence with the introduction of 3G connections. These broadband and 3G internet connection are regarded as the hot spots of this field of internet. Research in this field is further leading to the enhancement which is showing green signals for the development in this field. The introduction of the new browsers and the popularity of the old and existing ones are just examples of how internet is or will be creating a web of networks around our lives.