cable v. dsl - Page 2

thesystem · 08-21-2002, 10:07 PM

I have had both, and had my complaints with both. I guess its just cuz of the crappy service in my area. Overall, I like Cable better, because of the potentials. But it does get slowed down a lot. I used to be able to fly at ooh 3 in the morning. But I didnt like to do all my downloading when i was gonna be sleeping. DSL may be slower, but its consistant!
System

super gerbil · 08-21-2002, 10:15 PM

I have dsl and it breaks down every 2 weeks, so I am going to switch to cable.

super gerbil · 08-21-2002, 11:25 PM

but i live in LA and you in Detroit, so maybe it is different there.

Martoch · 08-21-2002, 11:34 PM

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Originally posted by yomama
Go with the cable for the speed. By the way Martoch
im up to 3mb/s.

Hey I said most DSL lines!

Thanks for the tip!

Blood_Luster · 08-22-2002, 01:08 AM

I dun have time rite now to read what everyone said, I'm in a hury, but..

Find out who uses witch and what speeds are better, find out if they offer plans like how much bandwith you wont and how much you pay for it... thats the best way to do it... sorry I couldn't help more... g2g! good luck

angelcat · 08-22-2002, 03:51 AM

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Originally posted by Martoch
From everybody I have talked to (and I mean everybody!), cable service has always been faster than DSL. Most of the DSL lines are capped at 1.5mb/sec, while cable is capped at 3mb/sec and even higher in some cases.

I agree with you in general, but in the Detroit area (or at least in Pontiac), the cable has been capped off at aprox 1.5. There are even some areas where dsl is a bit faster than cable.

brandon184 · 08-22-2002, 03:56 AM

I'm on ADSL (the most commonly used transport method) and I've got 3mbps, too.

I agree... It's all dependant on the ISP.

~ Brandon

Creatures · 08-22-2002, 05:17 AM

i have cable (we have)
it's enough to surf and download.
and we have more than 3 computers in the local network.

but if DSL is cheaper than Cable so take DSL.

Creatures

Bounca · 08-22-2002, 11:48 AM

Cable

1) More reliable
2) A bit faster

No debate.

osprey4 · 08-22-2002, 11:52 AM

Go look at DSLReports and you won't find any DSL ISPs among the speed leaders.

http://www.dslreports.com/archive

OOL, of course, rocks! But you gotta live around here.