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OT dsl vs cable

Bryon Lap

OT dsl vs cable

by Bryon Lap » Sat, 28 Sep 2002 11:05:01

I've used both and found cable to be faster.

> I'm currently using Bellsouth ADSL but the cable company (Charter
> communications) made me an offer I couldnt refuse. (or at least think hard
> about) My DSL 95% of the time only connects around 600mbs anyway and cable
> promises 1.3. To those with cable...how is it? Any horror stories? Had both??
> Which is better? All opinions appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Dan

Larr

OT dsl vs cable

by Larr » Sat, 28 Sep 2002 23:28:23

Well, all I can say is that folks in my area are not fond of the DSL service
at all.

-Larry


> I would say just the opposite Larry.  DSL seems to be solid as a rock
> whereas cable is iffy at best.

> I decided that bandwidth isnt the key issue for me and my family.
> Low/consistent latency is worth the extra $15/mo.  Bear in mind though I
> live <3k/ft from the CO so I get exceptionally good lats.

> As always in this stuff, your mileage may vary...  Too many variables.



> > In most cases, I think Cable is better IF the cable company runs and
> > provisions it correctly.

> > The predicted horror stories of 'shared bandwidth' never really did
> > materialize.  I sure don't notice it.

> > That doesn't mean I haven't had trouble.  It's been a real battle with
Cox
> > and their conversion from RoadRunner.  A nightmare is more accurate.
But
> > that's because of Cox, not the cable itself.

> > If it's run right, it's fine.

> > -Larry



> > > I'm currently using Bellsouth ADSL but the cable company (Charter
> > > communications) made me an offer I couldnt refuse. (or at least think
> hard
> > > about) My DSL 95% of the time only connects around 600mbs anyway and
> cable
> > > promises 1.3. To those with cable...how is it? Any horror stories? Had
> > both??
> > > Which is better? All opinions appreciated.
> > > Thanks,
> > > Dan


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