DSL tends to be more reliable, yet slower because of the lower speed caps. However, while cable may be faster (i've gotten upwards of 300k/sec. on mine), it's shared meaning that if lots of people from your area are signed on, your connection will suffer while DSL does not have this flaw, as it's a dedicated service.
Really, when it all boils down to it, it's just a matter of how fast you want to get on the net. Also, with DSL, there is about a month - 6 week waiting time for an install whereas with cable you can be up and running virtually the same week (assuming you order on a Monday or something). Really, what it all comes down to is a few simple points: a) What do you expect from your Internet service? b) Do you want to be stuck into a contract, like with most DSL companies? c) Which do you prefer? Personally, aside from speed and sometimes reliability, they really don't have all that much different between them. However, you may want to have a look at AceDSL.COM and see if they may fit your needs if you choose to go the DSL route. -- Jonathan -- Jonathan M. Slivko <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "Life is Art without an Eraser" -- John Gardner ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Cooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2002 3:15 PM Subject: [nycwireless] DSL? Cable? > I've been lurking for a while and love the list. I'm now faced with an > interesting decision, after 4 years of living in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, > they are now offering DSL on my phone line. They used to claim it was > copper>fiber>copper, but now they are pleased to offer it. My question > is cable modems come to the hood in about a month (TWC) and DSL is > available now. Which way should I go? I don't have cable service > (DirecTV) so a cable modem will be about $70 a month and DSL around $50. > Advantages, disadvantages? I like the idea of DSL because I can pick > the provider, but don't know who to choose. I've been reading > dslreports.com, but would like some real world feedback. Once I decide, > I'll be providing a node that will be easily accessible in a popular > microbrew bar in the neighborhood. > > > -- > NYCwireless - http://www.nycwireless.net/ > Un/Subscribe: http://lists.nycwireless.net/mailman/listinfo/nycwireless/ > Archives: http://lists.nycwireless.net/pipermail/nycwireless/ > -- NYCwireless - http://www.nycwireless.net/ Un/Subscribe: http://lists.nycwireless.net/mailman/listinfo/nycwireless/ Archives: http://lists.nycwireless.net/pipermail/nycwireless/
