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aimeesweet · 02-04-2005, 11:26 AM

I have only used cable but I am considering switching...Which do you prefer and why? Thanks!

TurboAngel · 02-04-2005, 11:27 AM

I like my cable, it's fast and I can talk on the phone with no prob's.

PrivateIvy · 02-04-2005, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by aimeesweet

I have only used cable but I am considering switching...Which do you prefer and why? Thanks!

Cable is twice the speed of DSL, I wouldn't switch if you paid me !

Ivy

paxton · 02-04-2005, 11:31 AM

I used to have Verizon DSL, but since they decided to put me on an overloaded circuit I would experience 25-50% packet loss during peak hours. Now I have cable internet now, and 99.9999999% uptime (network goes down once in a blue moon for a short period).

Guess it depends where you live in relation to DSL service, how good/reliable the company is, what platform they are using, etc.

If your current cable internet works great, don't switch.

ChewbaCreative · 02-04-2005, 11:35 AM

cable is prefer for me

Spunky · 02-04-2005, 11:36 AM

DSL working great for me

Brad Gosse · 02-04-2005, 11:37 AM

I have both. 1 cable and 3 DSL lines and I team them together for one robust internet hookup. It's easy with this switch http://www.edimax.com/html/english/products/BR-6524.htm

The 2 port one is fine for most users. I have the 4.

Then if your cable company has downtime you never notice and the same goes for DSL

aimeesweet · 02-04-2005, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by paxton

Guess it depends where you live in relation to DSL service, how good/reliable the company is, what platform they are using, etc.

If your current cable internet works great, don't switch.

My cable sometimes drops its signal, so I was debating on changing to DSL.

DeadFidel · 02-04-2005, 11:42 AM

I have Cable in New York, DSL in Miami.
Very little differenace that I can notice as far as speed.

nojob · 02-04-2005, 11:43 AM

i like cable

NaughtyRob · 02-04-2005, 11:44 AM

Cable is WAY better. Not even a comparison.

MattO · 02-04-2005, 11:44 AM

I tried out DSL for a backup line in case my Cable went down. I hated it.

siva350 · 02-04-2005, 11:45 AM

Cable rules

Vitasoy · 02-04-2005, 12:17 PM

In our area, DSL is a lot more stable

ElvisManson · 02-04-2005, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PrivateIvy

Cable is twice the speed of DSL, I wouldn't switch if you paid me !

Ivy

Not necessarily true. The closer your home ( or wherever you are using the DSL connection) is to the Hub the faster the service is.

I have used both and my DSL connection kills Cable.

bigang04 · 02-04-2005, 12:24 PM

DSL 3 meg .... nice and fast cable is SHIT stay away!

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uncletim · 02-04-2005, 12:24 PM

Cable all the way!!!

BitterPen · 02-04-2005, 12:25 PM

FOR GOD'S SAKE!!!! USE CABLE!!!!

(at least my cable has been kick ass)

aimeesweet · 02-04-2005, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ElvisManson

Not necessarily true. The closer your home ( or wherever you are using the DSL connection) is to the Hub the faster the service is.

I have used both and my DSL connection kills Cable.

So if I am close to the hub then my dsl connection will be fast...hmmmm...thanks for the info!

cosis · 02-04-2005, 12:27 PM

cable in my area goes down alot - dsl for me

justsexxx · 02-04-2005, 12:28 PM

Cable In The Netherlands sucks big time. ADSL rocks tho. And here you can call as well when you have adsl. 8MBIT down 1 MBIT UP. vroem vroem

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ezrydn · 02-04-2005, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboAngel

I like my cable, it's fast and I can talk on the phone with no prob's.

Sounds like you tried to use DSL without the Freq. Blocks. Here in Mexico, DSL is the choice as most cable companies haven't a clue as to how to run a cable operation. Loads of down time, especially during rainy periods. That never happens with DSL.

Putting the frequency blockers on the used phone lines keeps the two separate. I'm on DSL and the phone at the same time, many times, and no problems or interaction between phone and DSL signals.

ElvisManson · 02-04-2005, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by aimeesweet

So if I am close to the hub then my dsl connection will be fast...hmmmm...thanks for the info!

you're welcome.

If you can get a 3 meg DSL line (costs me about $75 a month here) cable can't even come close.

media · 02-04-2005, 12:32 PM

I love my cable connection...

6mbit connection for download, 1mbit connection upload..

johnnyhey · 02-04-2005, 12:37 PM

i've used both. my dsl 3.0 from earthlink is faster in both upload and download than cable. i also had adelphia cable here in l.a. which would go down every day for an hour or so. i'd call their national call center (can't call them locally) and they would say. "everything's fine". i'd go outside to walk my dog and see 5 adelphia trucks up on the pole outside my place fixing shit (happened all the time).

i also went from paying $55.00 month for cable to $37.00 month for dsl.

to each his own.

p.s. i used to be a HUGE cable proponent, but i'm convinced it's a local thing, whatever works for you.

gh0st · 02-04-2005, 12:39 PM

Cable = Speed differs with bandwith, It can be a little faster or a lot slower than DSL, Static IP

DSL = One solid fast speed, Multiple IP's

I say DSL

Yo Adrian · 02-04-2005, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by aimeesweet

I have only used cable but I am considering switching...Which do you prefer and why? Thanks!

Misty Kristy 'n me have used both for a long time, and really prefer DSL, we just seem to get faster speeds from it.. and we're not even very close to the hub. Better connectivity as well compared to our local cable company.

sickkittens · 02-04-2005, 12:40 PM

Cable is faster for me and usually more readily available. (Around here at least)

naitirps · 02-04-2005, 01:06 PM

i've got both at my place for redundancy, but the dsl is far better for working/games...

the cable is just all over the place sometimes.... at least the dsl is consistent... and the speeds are fairly the same

cable, charter
dsl, sbc

Gateway69 · 02-04-2005, 01:11 PM

DSL.. www.speakeasy.net

also check out www.dslreports.com for good info on dsl in your area.. and peoples comments.

Jake · 02-04-2005, 01:15 PM

We've had both and from our experience cable has always been way faster and more reliable. Cable was easier to set-up and easier to trouble-shoot when problems did occur. I'd say stick with cable.

pornguy · 02-04-2005, 01:16 PM

Cable is faster of you dont have a ton of people on your block that sit glued to the tv, or play on the computer in the cable modem. It is a shared signal.

DSL belongs to you.

Jayo · 02-04-2005, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by aimeesweet

I have only used cable but I am considering switching...Which do you prefer and why? Thanks!

I got DSL @ home, and I had Cable before. Its about the same for me.. Anything beats dial-up!

aimeesweet · 02-04-2005, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Gateway69

DSL.. www.speakeasy.net

also check out www.dslreports.com for good info on dsl in your area.. and peoples comments.

Cool...thanks for the links...I believe it says DSL is better in my neighborhood...

gh0st · 02-04-2005, 01:32 PM

lollllll

Denis_SC · 02-04-2005, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ElvisManson

you're welcome.

If you can get a 3 meg DSL line (costs me about $75 a month here) cable can't even come close.

Agreed !!!!

I have 3meg DSL at home .

chaze · 02-04-2005, 01:46 PM

dsl, it has less points of failure and has a more true connection.

seeric · 02-04-2005, 01:50 PM

my OC3 connection in the trailer is kick ass. it kinda goes in and out when rufus fires up the lectric lawnmower, but otherwise its kickass.

jenny lee loves downloading redneck jokes at hyper light speed.

nofx · 02-04-2005, 01:52 PM

i just got cable and I love it

WWC · 02-04-2005, 01:59 PM

we used to have SBC dsl....SUCKED!!!! SBC is the worst company...

Now we just switched to Charter Cable....its great!

WankTank · 02-04-2005, 02:06 PM

I'm currently on DSL, and my provider have bandwidth capped at 4GB upload and download per month.
Called the company and asked them to cut my internet for Saturday, and I have a cable guy coming to put in cable. Hopefully it'll be better

ElvisManson · 02-04-2005, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by WankTank

I'm currently on DSL, and my provider have bandwidth capped at 4GB upload and download per month.
Called the company and asked them to cut my internet for Saturday, and I have a cable guy coming to put in cable. Hopefully it'll be better

you have this in Toronto? Who are you using?

Slick · 02-04-2005, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ElvisManson

If you can get a 3 meg DSL line (costs me about $75 a month here) cable can't even come close.

I pay $109 for a 3-meg cable connection WITH every channel including the premium channels, so that's a pretty good deal, it makes it a bit cheaper than $75

Slick · 02-04-2005, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by aimeesweet

My cable sometimes drops its signal, so I was debating on changing to DSL.

If your cable modem drops it signal often, then perhaps you should give them a call. Sometimes your levels get a little off and that can make your signal drop. All that it takes is someone coming over and they can tweak it for you. Every now and then I have to have someone come over and adjust mine.

axelcat · 02-04-2005, 02:46 PM

f cable its all about dsl

Tom_PM · 02-04-2005, 02:52 PM

Cable is more stable.

IMHO

Slick · 02-04-2005, 02:59 PM

They're supposed to be upping the max speed of our cable modem access here to 5-meg in a couple of months, I can't wait

RisqueWritings · 02-04-2005, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by axelcat

f cable its all about dsl

That's because we're stuck with Time Warner here!

Tom_PM · 02-04-2005, 03:14 PM

Time Warner is good on the east coast though.. Which raises the point that you'd certainly be best off asking your local computer geeks ;)

RisqueWritings · 02-04-2005, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PR_Tom

Time Warner is good on the east coast though.. Which raises the point that you'd certainly be best off asking your local computer geeks ;)

Our Time Warner keeps offering me Cable, Cable Internet and unlimited Cable telephone service for about $140 a month. Right now I pay $100 for cable, About $60 for Verizon DSL/Phone. Not saving all that much to switch and my DSL is pretty darn good.

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