Why is Cable Internet faster than DSL?
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Yes Cable has a much higher potential to be faster then DSL.  \n\nThe real question is how fast do you need?  I have 6 computers on the same Cable Connection and it runs great! \n\nIf you have more than one computer on the same line Cable is usually faster.  If you have just one computer and are only "surfing" the Internet you will probably never notice a difference bewteen Cable and DSL.  If you are going to stream video and play MMORPG's then Cable may be a better choice.
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That's an oxymoron, there is no such thing as fast dial-up.  If you are looking for fast internet service check out DSL, I don't know what is in your area but I'm sure a Google search would turn something up.  My grandparents have Verizon DSL and it's pretty fast, comparable to Cable high speed if you're just browsing, it's weakness is downloads but still much faster than dial-up.  You might want to check out any high speed cable services in your area as well.  DSL will typically run you $15 to $20 per month and high speed cable will run $35 per month and up.
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That is why - its the size of your file... 10 mb is a lot for a 56kb modem... which is why I switched to dsl.... got tired of waiting all the time.
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try dsl- it is almost as fast. i still prefer cable but in my area there are a lot of promotions so the price is still right.
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Cable broadband Internet service.\nIn large subscriber surveys, Cox receives the highest scores for performance, customer service and reliability among cable broadband ISPs. A cable modem is included for free if you install it yourself. Download speeds top out at 4.0Mbps compared to dial-up (50Kbps) and DSL (generally 1.5Mbps or 3.0Mbps). Subscribers to other Cox services can get a discount of $10 to $15 per month. Cox isn't available in all markets; in that case, Earthlink cable also gets high scores.\n•  Earthlink cable\n   (*est. $42 per month)\n\n>> Where to buy \nCable broadband ISP.\nEarthlink ties with Cox as the best cable ISP, and is the best choice if Cox isn't available in your area. Earthlink also gets high scores for overall customer satisfaction and reliability, though its technical support ratings have slipped in the last year. Earthlink includes a highly regarded spam filter, along with other security features. Speed is rated at 5.0Mbps, and a modem is free with self-installation. If neither Cox nor Earthlink is available in your area, Road Runner and Optimum Online cable services are close runners-up.\n•  SBC Yahoo DSL Pro\n   (*est. $22 for the first six months, $35 thereafter)\n\n>> Where to buy \nDSL Internet service.\nReviews say cable Internet service is faster than DSL, but DSL is usually less expensive. DSL is also available in several speed classes, so you can choose to sacrifice some speed for a lower monthly bill. Among DSL service providers, SBC Yahoo and Verizon get the highest ratings for reliability and overall customer satisfaction. Yahoo's standard DSL gets up to 3.0Mbps downstream -- comparable to most cable ISPs -- yet Yahoo DSL costs less. Availability depends upon your local phone-service provider, since DSL works through existing phone lines. (SBC will soon change its name to AT&T as it completes a merger with that company.)\n•  Verizon basic DSL\n   (*est. $15 per month, 768Kbps download speed)\n\n>> Where to buy \nBudget DSL.\nWhile most cable and DSL services reach download speeds of 3.0Mbps, Verizon's new budget DSL has a maximum downstream speed of just 768Kbps. While much slower than other broadband, basic Verizon DSL service is still 15 times faster than a dial-up connection. And because it is DSL, your connection to the Internet is always on and it doesn't tie up your phone line. While reviews say Verizon's basic DSL service is nowhere near as fast as other broadband, its low cost makes it a compelling alternative to a slower dial-up ISP like AOL or Earthlink dial-up, both of which are more expensive.\n•  Earthlink dial-up\n   (*est. $22 per month)\n\n>> Where to buy \nDial-up.\nEarthlink tops nearly every review we found for dial-up Internet service, and it's available just about everywhere. Reviews say Earthlink dial-up is easy to set up, has thousands of access numbers, and has a low call and Web-page failure rate. Its cost is average for an unlimited dial-up ISP, but if Verizon's basic DSL is available in your area, Verizon is faster and less expensive.\n•  NetZero or Juno dial-up\n   (Up to 10 hours of free usage per month)\n\n>> Where to buy \nFree Dial-up.\nIf your needs amount to occasionally checking your e-mail or a little Web surfing, NetZero and Juno (which are owned by the same parent company) offer a free dial-up Internet connection for up to ten hours each month. In exchange for a free ISP, you'll have to contend with permanent advertising on your computer screen. Once your ten hours are up, you'll be charged about $10 a month for ad-free access.
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Comcast doesn't offer DSL, they offer Cable Modem service.\n\nI have SBC DSL.\n\nGenerally DSL has lower prices but offers lower speeds than Cable internet.\n\nIf you are just doing web surfing, search, e-mail, streaming/downloading music, DSL is often "good enough".\n\nIf you are watching lots of videos amassing a huge audio library from subscription music services, it's nicer to have the higher speeds you can get with Cable internet.\n\nA site called dslreports.com offers reviews of different DSL and Cable providers.
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When you connect to the Internet, you might connect through a regular modem, through a local-area network connection in your office, through a cable modem or through a digital subscriber line (DSL) connection. DSL is a very high-speed connection that uses the same wires as a regular telephone line.\nHere are some advantages of DSL: \nYou can leave your Internet connection open and still use the phone line for voice calls. \nThe speed is much higher than a regular modem \nDSL doesn't necessarily require new wiring; it can use the phone line you already have. \nThe company that offers DSL will usually provide the modem as part of the installation.
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u mean download file from the internet don't you. Depends on what kind of conncetion your usin. There's dialup, cable, DSL, T1, T2 any many more. Thelist I described goes from slowest download time to fastest. Although some with argue with cable and DSL. Cable is good as long as too many users don't bogg down the system. DSL is great as long as your within a reasonable distance to your Internet provider like me, then DSL is like lightning fast. But, if you want something even faster than that the T lines are the best but, since they cost so much, usually the only one you'll find using them are business that can afford thm.
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Cable Internet service IS a type of 'broadband'.\n\nContact your Cable provider for Internet service.\n\nThere are MANY areas of the country, and the cities around where I live that cannot receive DSL due to the distance from a phone exchange.  Some phone companies are starting to put 'repeating' stations up in order to extend their DSL coverage area.\n\nthe cable service is FAR better in my area.
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DSL uses just your phone line. It's most likely ADSL - SDSL is a lot more expensive and not generally used by your average consumer.
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My wife and I both had DSL in our own respective homes (through two different telcos/ISPs) before marrying and living together.  We've found Comcast to be a better overall type of broadband experience, though there seems to be an upstream cap on FTP at around 38kbps.
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DSL is obtained through the phone company. It uses your existing phone line and you can talk on the phone and be on the internet at the same time. The quality of your DSL connection is dependent on how far your house is from the phone company's Central Office (CO). Usually they send you a kit in the mail to hook up the DSL yourself.\n\nCable comes in over your existing cable TV lines. It tends to be faster than the average home DSL connection but also can cost a little more. This obviously also allows you to be on the phone at the same time since you do not use a phone line. Cable internet speeds can be effected by how many users in your area use it but normally you will be very happy with the speed. The cable company will come out and install the hardware for you in most cases.\n\nBoth services require equipment which you will get when you order the service. Personally I use cable because I like the speed and I hate dealing with Verizon.\n\nBoth services run from around $30 to $45 per month.
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I sense a little confusion here, DSL is broadband, not the fastest broadband but broadband nonetheless.  NetZero hispeed really isn't high speed at all, it is just a 56k dial-up connection that compresses web page graphics, reducting quality but loading pages faster (maybe you knew that).  The problem with NetZero hispeed is that browsing may be faster but your downloads won't be.\n\nIf you want speed go with DSL or look into high speed cable services.
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Cable is definitely fastest, but if you have problems with your BB cable service - and assuming no other cable companies can offer your service - then DSL has to be your next option.  DSL in general aren't as fast, but still acceptable for typical web surfing, internet games, etc.  Of course, there is a possibility that you live too far from the central office, making DSL not an option.  Then, satellite should be your last option.  It is for sure not as fast as cable, but can still be 5x to 10x faster than dial-up.  There is a new offering from a company called Wildblue.  The link below will provide the installation and per month cost, but it really should be the last option.\n\nhttp://www.wildblue.com/forYourHome/index.jsp
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There are downloads that supposedly speed up Dial Up downloads, but the benefit is marginal if at all. A dial up connection is faster the closer you are to your ISP. But if you really want speedier downloads you will have to forsake Dial Up altogether. DSL is faster by a whole lot, and cable is even much faster. Of course, fast costs money. If budget is a consideration, then DSL that includes phone, television and Internet may be an option as they come bundled in various price ranges. You can only speed up the horse and buggy so far. Time to switch to a Mustang.
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Your internet speed is primarily a function of the quality of your connection and the speed of your computer.  However, there are some tweaks that might speed things up a little bit.  Go to http://www.dslreports.com and click on the "tools" link.  They have a test program that will help you test your configuation and suggest ways to optimize your computer for the Internet.
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in reality there are several technical differences, but what matters to you is that DSL comes trough the phone line, therefore, if you do not have a contract with the phone company, you cannont have DSL, while cables, well... it comes trought the cable company, and you CAN have internet without having to have a contract or cable TV, so... to have cable internet you wouldn't have to cancel your contract with the dish company... \n\nAlso, cable is more expensive... and finally.... DSL software... messes up computers... while cable internet do not need any extra software, just windows.\n\nand more, depending on the price of the different packages...