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Home: About DSL
 What is DSL?
How
does DSL Work?
The Technology Behind DSL
Types of DSL: ADSL and SDSL
Pros
& Cons of DSL
How
Fast is DSL?
DSL
vs Dial-Up
DSL
vs Cable Internet
Broadband Internet
Broadband
Info
Various Broadband
Types
Mobile Broadband
Mobile Broadband
Info
Advantages of Mobile Broadband
3G Mobile Internet
HSDPA - Mobile Internet
in UK
Wireless
Broadband
WiMAX
Wireless Broadband
Satellite
Broadband
Types of Satellite Broadband
Pros
& Cons of Satellite Broadband
How to
Choose ISP?
Frequently
Asked Questions
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Comparison: DSL
vs Cable Internet
Using
DSL Internet Access and Cable Internet Access both have
their pros to home consumers as well as small business clients.
To be able to decide which connection to choose, (DSL vs Cable
Internet?)
read on and see how they differ:
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Speed
In terms of speed, both of them are way better than your
average 28 to 56 kbps dial-up speed. However, if you’d
compare the two, Cable has the advantage because it
is said to be faster than a DSL connection. Both
DSL and Cable have evenly matched upload speed
which could run from 100 kbps to 400 kbps. But, the
download speed for Cable is higher than
DSL. The download speed for DSL is about 1.0 to 1.5
mbps, generally 20 times faster than your dial-up
connection. But Cable connection is faster though with a 2
to 3 mbps rate.
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Security
In terms of security that DSL Internet Services and Cable
Internet Services offer, reports have shown that though they
have varied security models, they are both secure
enough for use and are able to meet the consumers’
needs.
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Popularity
In terms of popularity, Cable Internet Access is said to be
more popular but recently, DSL has been gaining the upper
hand. It is therefore safe to say that both Cable
Internet Access and DSL Internet Access have an
increasing demand in the US and other parts of the
world. Looking at the Customer Satisfaction Surveys,
it was observed that DSL gets higher ratings from the
customers as compared to Cable Internet Services.
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Cost
When it comes to the cost, however,
DSL connections
are cheaper than cable connection.
DSL versus Cable Internet? Your choice will depend on how much you can afford
and the purpose for your Internet use.
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