Cable or DSL?

[kerux]

I use cable and it is fast, I just did a bandwidth test right now and my number were: [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1]Throughput [/size][/font](2)[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1]66391 Bps[/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=-1] bytes per second [/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1]Throughput [/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1]531 kbps[/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=-1] kilobits per second [/size][/font]

You can run a test to measure yours at: http://www.numion.com/YourSpeed/

 

[NerdySurfer/rick]

oh man, cable is the best , especially if you dload alot. but if its just for reg use, you could save some money and get dsl.

 

[miamiatw051]

ya...i have cable at my moms and it is fine..we were gonig to get dsl but we were to far away..by 200 yards. at my dads we have t3 (awesome). we have 20 ppl on our street in the middle of nowhere, this guy wanted cable like roadrunner, works for some eletronic place, and it is the best ever. download a 5,000 kb song in 5 seconds. but........i would say go dsl....and keep yours eyes open in the next couple years for a new type ...lets just say my dad is a manager at cinergy and they are using electricty instead of phone lines

 

[QuePasa]

Don't look at it as just cable vs. DSL. Look at who provides in your area, and what sort of speeds you can get with them. If speakeasy provides DSL in your area, they're definitely the best ISP I've ever known and would go with them.

 

[SirKenin]

I use cable and it is fast, I just did a bandwidth test right now and my number were: [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1]Throughput [/size][/font](2)[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1]66391 Bps[/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=-1] bytes per second [/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1]Throughput [/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1]531 kbps[/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=-1] kilobits per second [/size][/font]

You can run a test to measure yours at: http://www.numion.com/YourSpeed/

I just did this test with my DSL...

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1]Throughput [/size][/font](2)[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1]106618 Bps[/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=-1] bytes per second [/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1]Throughput [/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1]853 kbps[/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=-1] kilobits per second[/size][/font]

 

[Frankie]

I just did this test with my DSL...

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1]Throughput [/size][/font](2)[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1]106618 Bps[/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=-1] bytes per second [/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1]Throughput [/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1]853 kbps[/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=-1] kilobits per second[/size][/font]

Ok, I have cable and I just did this test also and my results were 97352 Bps and 779 kbps. However, I still don't think my internet browser is as fast as it should be and I would like something faster, I just don't know what would be faster.


Frankie

 

[rwl]

OK, That sites weird. Honestyl I'm currently on multiple T3 lines and I'm recording one of the slowest times posted.

If you want acurate speed tests go to www.broadbandreports.com ( it used to be www.dslreports.com ) Run one of the speed tests there. Here's a direct link. http://www.broadbandreports.com/stest?more=1

Just choose USA then a location somewhat close to you.

I got a 8.8 meg download and a 2.1 meg upload. Here's the report, http://www.dslreports.com/speedtests/9089975;2139418;f82063bba1f6c905135655585ccc82eb;2.0;middletown.speedtest.frontiernet.net/1084080821

Here's the test I used. http://middletown.speedtest.frontiernet.net/

 

[tqpix]

oh man, cable is the best , especially if you dload alot. but if its just for reg use, you could save some money and get dsl.

My family has cable and it's just for regular use. My dad is saving more money by using cable because when combined with digital cable as a bundle package, it is cheaper than getting DSL.

 

[caitlincares]

Not everyone can get DSL. You can only be a certain ditance from the phone's "central office (hub)".

I selected a local company as my provider.
I had asked both the local company, GWI and Verizon the same questions and GWI responded right away. Customer service is so important. I also talked to my mom who wasa already using GWI (still only dialup) and she gave them an A+. They are very proactive.

 

[miamiatw051]

our cable is cheaper than dsl b/c we have insight cable for tv( with the digital box that includes my sports pack) and then we got 10 or 15 off internet cable...

 

[Shay2005]

I use Charter Communications Cable modern. They are soooo fast. I have never tried DSL before.

 

[PuppyforChrist]

I have a cable modem that my dad bought for us. It works wonders.

As far as I know both Cable modems and DSL works great. We use Comcast high speed internet. You should get that. It's pretty good.

 

[Qyöt27]

oh man, cable is the best , especially if you dload alot. but if its just for reg use, you could save some money and get dsl.

Agreed, based on my area (Tampa Bay). Of course, for downloading, you also have to look at the site or server or whatnot you're downloading from. If they're on a bad connection, you're not going to get good speeds. DSL is cheaper in my area, and seeing as how I quit my job a few weeks ago, I'm switching to that so I don't have $45 going out of my savings every month. Since my parents already use MSN as part of their computer package agreement, I only have to pay $15 to cover the difference .

An example. Downloading a music video from the www.animemusicvideos.org Local dedicated server:

During low/normal usage times:
Roadrunner Cable: 350KB/sec
Verizon DSL: 80KB/sec

During heavy usage times:
Roadrunner: Anywhere from 45KB/sec-189KB/sec
Verizon: I honestly can't remember, but not more than 50kB/sec

 

[MiccyNarc]

DSL is slow and cr*ppy. Seriously. By the way, my results from that "Yourspeed" test:
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1]Throughput [/size][/font](2) 317201 Bps [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=-1] bytes per second [/size][/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1]
Throughput [/size][/font]10538 kbps [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=-1] kilobits per second [/size][/font]

My connection is extremely fast, and the speed always stays around 3 mpbs. DSL users, the farther from the switch you are, the slower it gets.
I've never had connection issues...it's just wonderful. And DSL coverage is spotty, and Cable in this area is about the same cost and double the speed.

 

[jameseb]

Well, just my 2 cents here, but I've had DSL and I now have cable... my cable smokes my old DSL.

 

[Stryper]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1] Throughput [/size][/font](2)[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1]67123 Bps[/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=-1] bytes per second [/size][/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1] Throughput [/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=+1]537 kbps[/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=-1] kilobits per second [/size][/font]