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I'm looking at either going cable or DSL service. I haven't priced anything yet, but I understand there is little difference, between the two, in price.
My question is which is better for the money?
------------------ All along the watchtower, princes kept the view While all the women came and went, barefoot servants, too.
Outside in the distance a wildcat did growl, Two riders were approaching, the wind began to howl. Bob Dylan
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I've heard everthing from 120,000 bps to 350,000bps for DSL. I'll call around tomorrow, since I'm off work, and find out what is offered in our area. I know that both services are available in this area, but I don't know exactly what they offer.
------------------ All along the watchtower, princes kept the view While all the women came and went, barefoot servants, too.
Outside in the distance a wildcat did growl, Two riders were approaching, the wind began to howl. Bob Dylan
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Both have their advantages and disadvantages.
DSL Pros: - Uses common phone lines - Private, speed guaranteed line from you to the central office
DSL Cons: - Requires that you be within a certain distance to the CO for many speeds - usually three miles - Tends to have a higher startup cost - Ya have to deal with your local monopoly telco.
Cable Pros: - Generally less expensive than DSL - No requirement to be close to a CO - Potentially VERY fast speeds (approaching 1Mbps, about 2/3 of a T1's speed)
Cable Cons: - You share the connection with the rest of your community, it can slow down a LOT during peak usage hours - Ya have to deal with your local monopoly cable company.
------------------ "Uh, Cody, what has the Mullah of Cappistan been smoking?" "MILKSHAKES. I HAVE BEEN SMOKING MILKSHAKES!"
Our cable is out right now, do to a THUNDERstorm passing through, but if it will give me at least 56k, I may take it. A friend has cable service, I'll ask him how it is during peak.
------------------ All along the watchtower, princes kept the view While all the women came and went, barefoot servants, too.
Outside in the distance a wildcat did growl, Two riders were approaching, the wind began to howl. Bob Dylan
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