Research happens across all of Google, and affects everything we do. Research at Google is unique. Because so much of what we do hasn't been done before, the lines between research and development are often very blurred. This hybrid approach allows our discoveries to affect the world, both through improving Google products and services, and through the broader advancement of scientific knowledge.
cable Internet. Internet access from the cable TV companies. The coaxial cable coming into the home or building is split into one line for the cable modem and the other for the TV set-top box. See cable modem.
The Role of Cable Modems in Cable Internet Speed. Cable modem technology follows the industry standard Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS). Older DOCSIS 2.0 cable modems supported download speeds up to about 38 Mbps and uploads up to about 27 Mbps. These modems worked well in the days when cable Internet providers offered service plans with 10-15 Mbps or lower data rates.