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Associated with the information process of transmitting and receiving, bandwidth relates to the amount of data that can be transferred over a network such as the internet. The more data that can be transferred at a time, the faster a network will run. Improved bandwidth has allowed for a greater capacity for globalisation in that businesses can be conducted from different parts of the world.

Major areas that have been it benefited from improved bandwidth include streaming services such as YouTube and Netflix, that allow for users to watch online video data without the need for users to download the file and save to storage medium providing a more efficient service. Online stores such as iTunes and Amazon have also benefitted from improved bandwidth through the transmission of purchased digital files to consumers as a result of fast Internet speeds.

How is Bandwidth Improved?
Type and Quality of Transmission Media – Twisted Pair, Optic Fibre.
Device Hardware - Quality of Network Interface Card inside device.
Network Hardware - Capacity of Central Node – Switches and Routers.