DSL V Cable?

[binny]

Which is the better service? Im think of switching from Cable to DSL. Is it worth the money that I would save with DSL? Or would I miss cable too much?

TIA

 

[jkovick]

I am interested in opinions on this too!

 

[jrydberg]

If you're close enough to the telephone exchange, I'd say go for it. DSL is generally cheaper and a bit slower at peak speeds (though my DSL actually beat the cable connection I have now). But DSL speed doesn't vary like cable. In my experience, it's also more reliable. I lose my cable connection at least once a month. In 2 years of DSL I lost my connection only once.

In terms of speed, you probably won't see much of a difference. The only thing I'd be concerned about with DSL is I'd check how far you are from the CO http://www.dslreports.com

If you're marginal for DSL that could affect reliability.

 

[barbeml]

Can only share my experience with both.

At home we have Verizon DSL and could not be happier with it. On the one occasion when we had a service interruption, we were able to get a very cordial and helpful HUMAN on the phone immediately who explained the problem and told us when we could expect service back. He was accurate.

At work I am stuck with Comcast Cable modem. It is horrible. We have internet out at least once every day. Also, we get these slow periods where internet is up, but crawling.

Today, I have no access to my Yahoo mail at work because of a Comcast problem, but have no such problem at home via Verizon.

Good luck!

 

[oogieboogie]

I've had cable now for 3 years and in all that time I've only had 1 outage due to a storm that blew a transformer out.

I'm very happy with my cable connection, and because it's bundled with cable tv, I get a good deal on it. Customer service with TimeWarner is excellent and I've never had an issue with billing either.

 

[Aimeedyan]

We have cable along with our phone and tv, and are very very happy with it - me even more so now with wireless! =)

I bet alot depends on the individual companies... ours has never been out, and is usually lightening speed, and we have a good relationship with our company (grande)

I haven't had DSL, but know people that do and they are very happy, too!