By Steve Roberts Getting a broadband connection is a much simpler process than it was a decade ago. However, there are still some questions you should ask your provider to get the broadband configuration that suits your needs. Some of these are specific to a type of broadband (DSL, Fiber to the Home, Cable Modem), others are a bit more general. Is there a bandwidth cap? If so, how is it implemented? More and more broadband companies are following Comcast's lead and charging customers extra per megabyte of downloads after a certain threshold has been met. In the context of internet service, this is the functional equivalent of paying a nickel per text message on your cell phone after your minutes have run out - it can result in some pretty impressive overage charges. That said, these types of charges are being watched very closely by the FCC. Is there a differential between upload speed and download speed? For most residential broadband setups, the answer to this is 'yes...