Choosing the size of your bandwidth pipe

 

Bandwidth refers to the amount of data that is carried from point A to point
B within a specific period (usually, only a second or two). I live out in the
country — pretty much the middle of nowhere. The water that comes to my
house is provided by a private well that lies buried in the backyard some-
where. Between my house and the well are pipes that bring the water to my
house. The pipes provide a free flow of water to our home so that everyone
can enjoy their long, hot showers while I labor over dishes and laundry, all
at the same time. Lucky me!