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Non Gaming Discussions => Off-Topic => Topic started by: Sublimesjg on February 15, 2001, 08:32:31 PM

Title: Which is the better?(broaband)
Post by: Sublimesjg on February 15, 2001, 08:32:31 PM: ok i was looking at some sites to see if i can get a DSL or Cable modem for my pc - becuase dial up is to slow and broadband is getting cheaper

so could you give me some info and some providers to look at?

also whcich is faster and which is cheapest?

this would help out a bunch - thanks ahead of time
Title: Which is the better?(broaband)
Post by: Luke on February 15, 2001, 09:32:36 PM: I was wondering this myself. I\'m looking to get modem or dsl soon too, I just don\'t know which one to get. I heard that sometimes cable is no better than 56k. I guess I don\'t understand how all this "internet":D stuff works.
Title: Which is the better?(broaband)
Post by: THX on February 15, 2001, 10:05:36 PM: Looking at the tech specs, cable would be the better option. But as you probably know, the more people connected and surfing on the same node that you\'re on, the slower cable can get. Personally my parents\' cable company (@home) has greatly improved their service and they have gotten speeds above 600k with no connection problems since 1999. They pay $40/mo for it.

On the other hand, DSL is more convenient as it\'s just a technology placed on your current phone line. Though it can be pretty cheap, the service slows down the further you are away from the home office. Most people I\'ve talked to have never gotten 600k, mostly 200-300k.

As for pricing, there are websites like 2wire.com & dslreports.com that rate and give the costs of the ISPs in your area. Let us know who you choose~~~
Title: Which is the better?(broaband)
Post by: Sublimesjg on February 16, 2001, 11:34:04 AM: ok thanks

i will check those out and let you know what i choose

hopefully i will be able to get one out to my house - i live 30 miles from houston so it shouldn\'t be a problem
Title: Which is the better?(broaband)
Post by: Solid Snake 88 on February 16, 2001, 11:42:13 AM: Cable is better. No doubt about it. Its faster(I always get between 2 and 3mb\\sec), its much easier to install(just install the free NIC they give you into your comp, connect the cable wire to the modem, connect the modem to the NIC, and you\'re all set) than DSL, and the modem they give you is pretty cool lookin too. :cool:
Title: Which is the better?(broaband)
Post by: Luke on February 16, 2001, 12:29:25 PM: I think I\'m gonna go with cable too. Not sure yet though. I guess I should just look into the different companies that I can get it through. What companies do all of you cable and dsl users have?
Title: Which is the better?(broaband)
Post by: Mr. Kennedy on February 16, 2001, 12:31:38 PM: My vote goes with cable(I have it), it has a steady flow, usually 2-3MB per second.
Title: Which is the better?(broaband)
Post by: Solid Snake 88 on February 16, 2001, 12:44:00 PM: Get cable. I use Road Runner(Time Warner).
Title: Which is the better?(broaband)
Post by: Halberto on February 16, 2001, 12:46:43 PM: I got RCA\'s cable modem, its over 600k all day every day.
Title: Which is the better?(broaband)
Post by: Solid Snake 88 on February 16, 2001, 12:49:01 PM: I got Time Warner\'s cable modem, its over 3000k all day every day. :D

Hehe just messin with ya ViVi.
Title: Which is the better?(broaband)
Post by: Sublimesjg on February 16, 2001, 12:50:41 PM: well they offer roadrunner where i live so i might have to check it out

thanks for the info guys
Title: Which is the better?(broaband)
Post by: CPLesane on February 18, 2001, 02:40:06 PM: for those that live do not have broadband access look into starband (http://www.starband.com), the first satellite inernet provider that has both downlaod and upload without the need of a modem.

the equipment is pricy though, 399 for equip. 160 for install and 40 for the shipping. 70 per month w/ a 1 year contract i belive.

uploads @ 150

downloads @ 400
Title: Which is the better?(broaband)
Post by: on February 18, 2001, 05:09:33 PM: Heres the deal, if you are 10000 feet and below from your dsl office, get dsl, if not, get cable. DSL is way better than cable if you are close to your dsl office.
Title: Which is the better?(broaband)
Post by: Mr. Kennedy on February 18, 2001, 07:31:41 PM: The best thing out is T3 of course... if you can find it and have that kind of money...
Title: Which is the better?(broaband)
Post by: §ôµÏG®ïñD on February 18, 2001, 07:39:08 PM: I\'m on cable. Once u get download speeds over 50kbytes a sec. Anything else above it is good. But not really needed. Unless u need to download stuff REALLY fast. Cable does me fine.. But i\'m in aus. So we get ripped off pretty good.
Title: Which is the better?(broaband)
Post by: THX on February 18, 2001, 07:43:35 PM: Quote
The best thing out is T3 of course... if you can find it and have that kind of money...

Dual T-3 is even better. oc-3 is even better than that. oc-48 is even better than that.... Unless you\'re running a multi-million dollar company, you won\'t be getting any of these. :sconf: