Electrical and electronics engineering technologists comprised the largest numbers of engineering technology jobs, with 150,020 total positions. Compare this to the 9,290 jobs for aerospace engineering techs. EE techs averaged $57,240 annually, or $27.52 per hour. Their biggest employers were engineering services at a mean salary of $57,230 per year, or $27.52 per hour.
Types of Broadband Connections. The term broadband commonly refers to high-speed Internet access that is always on and faster than the traditional dial-up access. Broadband includes several high-speed transmission technologies such as: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Cable Modem.
Fiber-optic is the fastest type of broadband Internet available. With some providers, Internet speeds can reach up to 500 Mbps. Fiber networks transfer data at high speeds using thin glass fibers that transmit data via pulses of light. It is the fastest way to transfer large amounts of data.