what are the cons and pro of DSL vs CABLE?
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Cable:\npro - independent of distance to ISP server (speed remains always the same)\ncons - share bandwidth with other users on the same line (cable)\n\nDSL:\ncons - dependent of distance to the ISP server (the more away you are the slower the speed)\npro - no share of bandwidth with other users on the same line
706706
DSL uses just your phone line. It's most likely ADSL - SDSL is a lot more expensive and not generally used by your average consumer.
91060
A decent deal that has a reasonable price and with a company that provides dial up internet connections that you know are a reputable company for providing a dialup connection in your area. Although with the way things are going it may be worth while looking into getting a dsl connection ( depending on where you are and the prices ) of course. Just a thought.\n\nDSL will be a lot faster and you never get cut off and it doesnt interfere with any phone calls.
606937
You need a land line to have DSL because it needs the phone line connection to connect to the ISP.\n\nYou dont need a land line for Cable.
520859
8kbps.\nBut, seriously folks...DSL is a dedicated "always-on" connection while dial-up requires that your computer place a phone call and ties up the phone line.  Best bet is to get DSL and hope that your phone company moves a switch closer to your home soon...
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Comcast doesn't offer DSL, they offer Cable Modem service.\n\nI have SBC DSL.\n\nGenerally DSL has lower prices but offers lower speeds than Cable internet.\n\nIf you are just doing web surfing, search, e-mail, streaming/downloading music, DSL is often "good enough".\n\nIf you are watching lots of videos amassing a huge audio library from subscription music services, it's nicer to have the higher speeds you can get with Cable internet.\n\nA site called dslreports.com offers reviews of different DSL and Cable providers.
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Probably not.  You see, DSL comes from your phone service... so when you pick up the DSL service from anyone,  it goes throught the same switching system.    \n\nLet's say that you get your phone from BellSouth.   I bet that their service, customer support and fee structure is better thatn Earthlink, since they would only be a MIDDLE MAN. \n\nBut you can check out the system in your area at http://www.dslreports.com\n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!
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DSL is only provided by your local phone company - since the signal  travels over their wires.\n\nTime Warner (Road Runner) has always served us well, but it is expensive.\n\nDo you have ClearWire available there yet? Check out their site.
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Biggest difference is price and available speed packages.\n\nCable usually allows larger bandwidth at much higher prices.\nDSL allows reasonably large bandwidth for normal useage at reasonable prices.
147155
Cable is definitely fastest, but if you have problems with your BB cable service - and assuming no other cable companies can offer your service - then DSL has to be your next option.  DSL in general aren't as fast, but still acceptable for typical web surfing, internet games, etc.  Of course, there is a possibility that you live too far from the central office, making DSL not an option.  Then, satellite should be your last option.  It is for sure not as fast as cable, but can still be 5x to 10x faster than dial-up.  There is a new offering from a company called Wildblue.  The link below will provide the installation and per month cost, but it really should be the last option.\n\nhttp://www.wildblue.com/forYourHome/index.jsp
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I have Verizon DSL. It's ADSL and it's fairly cheap. I've never had any problems with reliability either.
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Basic difference:\nDSL is over an existing  (or new) phone line\nCable is over Coaxial Cable No Phone line needed\nDSL has a physical limit from it's distribution points after whcih the signal degrades enough for the FASTEST DSL to not be reliable.\nCable has no such limitation in real-world usage.\nCable uses a shared netwrok whcih can account for traffic slowdowns in some cases, but this is not a RULE.\n\nSpeed differences:\nCable has higher upper lmiits then DSL And the speed fluctuates.\nDSL should be more consistent and FLAT. Yet can still be FAST.\n\nIt depends on your area. That's the bottom line.\nFor some DSL works great, for others it's CABLE. \nCable tends to be more costly.
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Yes DSL is much faster although cable would be even faster.\nThe difference between 768k and 3mbps is that your download speed can go that high but only if your close to the server. That means that the farther you are from your service provider the slower your speed is going to be.(CATCH MY DRIFT). The same goes for your upstream. So the bottom line is dsl is much faster  depending on how far you live from the server.\nAs for the 20 minute download, It would take approximately 2 minutes for it to download on 768k and approximately 30 sec. on 3.0mbps. I recommend going with cable because its always on and your speed doesn't suffer because of where you live so think carefully. Bye and enjoy..
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DSL is through your phone company which will require that you have a phone line hooked up to the modem  If you don't want to pay for a phone in your house then depending on the company they can do it.  Most of the time they will require you to have a phone line make sure you put it to the most basic service there is. But the best way to go in my opionion is Cable modem if they offer it in your area.  if you live in Texas then you might be lucky and be in the area that they are testing out Internet through the powerlines.
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check w/ phone company and cable company...then decide betweent the 2\nfyi dsl's speed is not effected by the number of ppl on at once but cable is
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The amount of money you'll end up spending on your internet card is going to be roughly double of what it would be if you got connected with dsl or cable internet.  You don't have to get full fledged phone service to get dsl setup, you can go with the bare minimum and in some cases have it setup as a data only line, cable is the same way, you can get just the internet service.
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I agree, broadband is much better than DSL and basically the same price.  The reason DSL is slow and fast different days is because it depends on how many ither people are on that same DSL line in your area.