Monday, July 28, 2008

DSL and Cable Internet Both have their Issues

For most people, dialup internet no longer does the job. People who need to download or upload files such as graphics, work on blogs or other websites, or share pictures seek the speed and reliability of DSL or cable.

So the choice often comes down to DSL or Cable? In the past most cable offerings had a much faster download speed while DSL was more economical and associated with the local telephone utility ( which can be good or bad for numerous reasons). Some consumers experienced weather related cable outages that did not affect the phone line but really needed the speed.

Today many DSL offerings are cost and speed competitive and LECs are updating the technology of their lines. With fiber optics taking over it may be worth considering using a higher tier phone company offering especially with the IP TV bundles now available.