If you have been shopping around for a solution to your home Internet needs, then you might have heard about Naked broadband service. Naked broadband can be a great choice for your Internet service, and it can save you a lot of money. Many people are discovering all the benefits of this service, so it may be profitable to learn about it yourself to see if it is right for you. Let's take a closer look at naked broadband.

What is Naked Broadband?

Naked broadband Internet service generally refers to DSL Internet that is delivered via your telephone wires without an accompanying phone service. Traditionally, DSL services - like ADSL and ADSL2+ - have piggy-backed on top of your existing phone service. This was convenient, but it usually meant that you were forced to pay for two different services: both your phone service and your Internet service.

With naked broadband, you can get rid of the phone service entirely, while still using the phone wires to recieve your Internet service. You can even still get a landline phone service if you wish - through a VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) service provider. Since VOIP technology routes your phone calls through the Internet, the charges for calls - particularly long-distance and international calls - are greatly reduced.

Availability

Technically, naked broadband should be available any place where ADSL or ADSL2+ is available. It only takes a couple tweaks for the phone company to turn off your dial tone so that you can enjoy broadband Internet without a full blown telephone service. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case in practice. Many phone companies have tried to block the adoption of the technology in the recent past because they still derive a majority of their revenue from telephone services. Telstra in particular has long fought against the adoption of naked broadband, but recent regulatory changes have forced them to be more open to it. You should check with the service providers in your area to see if they offer the service.

Pros of Naked Broadband

Here are a few of the benefits of a naked broadband Internet service.

1. Cost: With a naked broadband connection, you'll be able to save money each month compared to bundled phone and Internet services. This is particularly true if you don't really need or use your landline telephone service because you handle most of your business on your cell phone. You won't have to pay the landline telephone rental fees, and you won't have to pay your telephone company money every month for a service that you don't really need.
2. Convenience: By streamlining your Internet service to the bare essentials, you'll eliminate a lot of the monthly hassles in your life. You won't have to worry about keeping track of your phone bill.

Cons of Naked Broadband

Despite the cost and convenience advantages of naked broadband, there are a couple disadvantages which are worth mentioning.

1. Availability: Many phone companies still do not like the idea of naked broadband because they would certainly love for you to keep paying them for telephone service, whether you use it or not. However, it is slowly becoming more widespread, so you should check to see whether it is available in your area.
2. Reliability and Speed: Naked broadband normally offers great reliability and speed, but it suffers from the same limitations of ADSL in general. That is, the farther you are from your service provider's exchange, the slower and less reliable your service will be. This is less of an issue with ADSL2+, so you should consider that option if you live relatively far from your phone company's exchange.

Why Choose Naked Broadband?

Naked broadband isn't for everyone, but it can be a great choice depending on your own individual circumstances. If you don't rely on your landline telephone too much, then it can be a great way to consolidate your Internet services and to save some money.