Bandwidth v. Connection Speed
The information age is moving forward and the internet continues to bind the world together in its vast web of technology. As the amount of information that is shared through the internet increases, the need for faster connections also increases. But is a faster connection really the panacea for all internet woes?

An Analogy
A common misconception is that the speed of an internet connection dictates how fast data will be transferred. However, this is not the case. Let me explain. The freeway has a speed limit. That speed limit represents the fastest speed you can go (assuming that the speed limit is a law of nature) under ideal conditions- i.e. little or no traffic. However, the scenario changes drastically when you hit rush hour. All of a sudden, you