DSL or Cable Internet

[BarbaraJean]

We are considering getting high speed internet.

We were intending on getting cable internet but have heard that DSL is cheaper.

Can anybody share with me which you think is best and why?

 

[prettyrose436]

dsl isn't too bad

 

[BarbaraJean]

Thanks.

Anybody else?

 

[nanajojo]

We Have Dsl And It Is Good

 

[JPPT1974]

Would love to get cable internet!
Though DSL is good though!

 

[bill'swife]

We have cable internet...we were talking to the cable ppl and of course, they tell us it's the fastest...I hear DSL is fast too though.

 

[BarbaraJean]

Thanks for your input, everyone!

I have just checked Verizon's web site and according to it, DSL is not available in our area just yet. The price is certainly better though:

$14.95 for DSL
$49.95 for Cable Internet

 

[jonnyboy12]

we have dsl and it works well

 

[Racheal]

We have adsl is Aus and in most capital cities we have cable too. Cable is a more reliable product and can be faster. Adsl and cable prices in Aus are excatly the same. I just got adsl so just had dialup before but we got speeds of up to 56 with that.

 

[BarbaraJean]

My connection on this computer right now is 49.2 which is great. It's usually 45.2 because it also runs throught the phone and also a call forwarding thing which will slow it a bit.

Still, this is very slow and I feel like it is such a waste of valuable time.

 

[Racheal]

I know what u mean about a waste of time cos just waiting to bring up my emails or even just going from page to page in cf would take ages. With the adsl we just got we get up to 256kbp... its so much fun being able to do everything so much quicker

 

[Starr SDA Living Word]

I have cable Internet

 

[AJ]

Either is really fine in most areas. The speed of DSL is effected by the distance you are away from the closest switch, but you will have guaranteed speeds that are pretty quick when you set up service.

Cable is not dependent on the distance from anything and is generally faster than DSL in most areas.

Go with the service that is going to give you the best deal. Play them against eachother if you can to get an even better discount.

Here are a couple of articles:
http://compnetworking.about.com/od/dslvscablemodem/a/dslcablecompare.htm

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6536_7-726601-1.html

 

[AJ]

I have cable at home... use Verizon Broadband Wireless on the road. (which is pretty nice!)

 

[BarbaraJean]

Thanks for the great info, TXAdam!

My sons want to play their PS2 games online - will it matter whether we get cable or DSL?

 

[AJ]

Thanks for the great info, TXAdam!

My sons want to play their PS2 games online - will it matter whether we get cable or DSL?

PS2 will work with DSL or Cable.

 

[BarbaraJean]

PS2 will work with DSL or Cable.

Thanks again!

 

[Glenda]

ooopppss..

I thought the poll was about what we had.. not about what you should do..

IF I had a choice between the 2, I'd pick DSL.. But we live in the middle of the woods.. and our phone lines are too old in this area for DSL.. and there is no Cable TV out here..

We do have a satellite dish.. but to get their internet service, you need a "clear view of the southern sky" Too many pine trees..

We have broadband at work.. a T1 line.. and it is awesome..

 

[the truth]

I just got DSL last week. I love it. I am able to watch videos online Here is a good one I watched last week be Mark Cahill called Why Christians should share their faith
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7290487378830510536&q=mark+cahill&hl=en

 

[BarbaraJean]

We ended up getting cable internet. DSL isn't available in our area at this time.

Our cable company is working on getting cable phone service in our area. I noticed a billboard advertising a package they are offering in a neighboring city for Cable tv, Cable Internet and cable phone for $90. We're hoping the same package will be available to us.