Monday, October 2nd, 2006
Both DSL and cable internet service fall under the category of broadband. Broadband is a term used to describe types of data transmission that have high bandwidth and thus can carry multiple different channels of information. Because of this, broadband internet connections provide faster speeds to Internet users than traditional dial-up Internet connections.
So, which broadband service is better - Cable or DSL? This is a tough question to answer, as the two services are very similar. The best way to answer is: Sometimes DSL and sometimes cable. One thing is certain in most cases - both cable and DSL provide a much-improved overall experience when compared to standard dial-up internet service.
Cable is known to have both more consistent speeds and faster maximum speeds, but this is not always the case. Why? Because DSL speeds can depend on your physical distance from the ISP’s central location. If you live closer to the central location, your DSL speed can be faster and vice versa.
DSL is known to be slightly cheaper overall, but this, too, is not always the case. The cost of broadband Internet service varies widely from location to location. Cable internet service is known to be slightly more accessible right now, but (you guessed it) this is not always the case. This, too, depends on your location.
If you are choosing between a local DSL company and a local cable company, see what kind of sign-up specials (if any) each ISP is offering. Check online to see if any online-only deals are being offered at the moment. Also, try to find out the word on the street. Ask around. Cable and DSL performance and service can vary from location to location. See what you can find out about each Internet service provider’s reliabilty and customer service - these factors may end up being more important than anything else.
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