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Network access | Transmission speed | Suitability for teleneuromedicine | Costs |
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ISDN (point-to-point) | 64–128 KB and more | (i) Nationwide, also available in rural areas | 24 euro per month and 128 KB |
(ii) Relatively slow |
(iii) Only for small image transfers |
(iv) Ability to bundle cables |
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ADSL (Internet) | 128–768 KB (upload) 1–16 MB (download) | (i) Fast downloading | 20–150 euro per month including connection costs |
(ii) Not available everywhere |
(iii) Home connection |
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SDSL (Internet) | 512 KB to 2 MB (upload and download) | (i) Fast Up- and downloading | 120–180 euro per month including connection costs |
(ii) Not available everywhere |
(iii) Suitable for small and mid-sized hospitals |
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Satellite (Internet) | 1,5 to 24 MB (download no upload) | (i) No upload ISDN as feedback channel (upload) required | 30–130 euro per month according to provider and rate |
(ii) Available everywhere |
(iii) Badly suited for synchronous connection because of long latency periods |
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Leased line SFV (point-to-point) | 640 KB to 155 MB (upload and download) | (i) Highest reliability | 300–1200 euro per month |
(ii) Possible high speed |
(iii) Recommended for big hospitals |
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