First introduced to the general public in the United States in 1997 and 1998, cable modem Internet connections gave home computer users a way to connect to the Internet at high speeds. As with shopping for any other type of appliance or service, savvy users want to know all the ins and outs before making a purchase. Cable modems do have one primary disadvantage when it comes to connection usage, but this may be outweighed by its advantages, even over other methods for connecting to the Internet. Writer Bio
