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Posted by Kosh (Member # 167) on :
 
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?

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Posted by Malnurtured Snay (Member # 411) on :
 
From what I understand, DSL is very slow to upload ... but thats second-hand info, so I don't know if its correct or not.

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Posted by Kosh (Member # 167) on :
 
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.

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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


 


Posted by Charles Capps (Member # 9) on :
 
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.

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Posted by Kosh (Member # 167) on :
 
Thanks, that helps.

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.

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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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