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by Sigma6 on June 28th, 2003

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Is a cable modem or DSL faster?

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  • by lunatik on December 7th, 2003

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    The previous submission is correct, but I would like to add my 2 cents.

    Many "DSL" are ADSL which means the max upload speed is different from the max download speed. This is true for CABLE also. Cable will generally have higher bandwidth (download speed) during non peak usage. Around 4:20 PM to 8 PM is peak usage and your mileage may vary. Some CABLE providers may band limit your download speed. I think charter in my area needs another DNS server.

    Many of the BELL providers actually bandlimit you to your specified rate. There have been cases of providers of 384K DSL bandlimiting to 256K. That was WRONG man!

    IF you are looking for the best price beware that DSL requires you to have an existing phone line and when you talk, it will slightly degrade your service.

    IF you are wanting to host a website, you may want SDSL or a business package from your ISP. Also consider a web hosting site. They can provide better bandwidth if you think you may get a lot of hits (traffic).

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    • DSL uses a different signal than voice. They do not affect each other. Naked DSL does not require landline.

      gondola

      by gondola on February 16th, 2006

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