Broadband DSL or High Speed Cable - Which is Better?

Jan 6
08:54

2011

Daniel Karas

Daniel Karas

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Are you still using dial-up Internet access, and desire to upgrade to a high speed broadband connection? Or perhaps you've recently moved to a new area and need to order high speed Internet service? Now you're faced with a dilemma, should I choose DSL or Cable Internet service? Several factors come into play in choosing the right high speed Internet service provider; I have listed three below.

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DSL vs. Cable:
Are you still using dial-up Internet access,Broadband DSL or High Speed Cable - Which is Better? Articles and desire to upgrade to a high speed broadband connection? Or perhaps you've recently moved to a new area and need to order high speed Internet service?

Now you're faced with a dilemma, should I choose DSL or Cable Internet service? Several factors come into play in choosing the right high speed Internet service provider; I have listed three below.

1.) Physical Location:
A lot depends on your location, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) is only available a limited distance from the local phone company's central office. If your location is outside of this range, DSL Internet service will either be unreliable or totally unavailable. High speed cable Internet is generally available anywhere the cable provider offers cable TV services. In simple terms if digital cable television service is offered in your area then high speed cable Internet service will be also.

2.) Connection Speeds:
Broadband cable Internet connection speeds are usually faster than DSL. Newer DOCSIS 3.0 cable modems can provide up to 100Mbps download speeds. These blazing speeds aren't yet available in most areas, but it's coming soon. Cable download speed will vary, and is limited by the number of users sharing the bandwidth, and by the tier of service you purchase from the cable provider. While DSL Internet speed are generally lower, DSL speeds don't fluctuate like cable but will be limited by the quality of the connection and the service package that you purchase.

3.) Monthly Cost:
In most local markets where both broadband DSL & high speed cable Internet service are available, pricing will be very competitive between the two, usually around $20 to $60 per month. Pricing also depends on other factors such as bundled services from the provider and Internet package connection speed. Most cable and DSL providers offer several tiers of service with costs increasing as speed, performance, and packaged extras such as an Internet security suite are added.

Conclusion:
There is really no clear cut answer to the debate of DSL vs. Cable, it really depends on what's available in your local market and your personal high speed Internet access needs and desires. I would personally recommend that you research the broadband Internet services that are available in your local area and make an informed decision on the broadband package that is just right for you or your family.