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jca08 · 04-13-2002, 04:28 PM

looks like i'm the only pro cable so far, i decided on cable over DSL due to the relatively higher reliability of the cable lines as opposed to the old telephone lines DSL runs off of because we live in an older neighborhood, where the phone line quality may not be excellent. so far, i'm exceptionally pleased with my cable service from AT&T which i get for about 35$ (USD) per month not including the LinkSys modem which i bought seperately for about 100$ (USD). normally i get speeds of about 1000kbps to 1200kbps which translates to about 130kbps or so download speeds. also, normally DSL tiers their broadband options so that you pay a standard price for about 786kbps. anyways, either option is better than dial-up so just go for the cheapest and most reliable in your area. good luck...

josh

04-13-2002, 04:28 PM	#5
jca08 Member (9 bit) Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 270	looks like i'm the only pro cable so far, i decided on cable over DSL due to the relatively higher reliability of the cable lines as opposed to the old telephone lines DSL runs off of because we live in an older neighborhood, where the phone line quality may not be excellent. so far, i'm exceptionally pleased with my cable service from AT&T which i get for about 35$ (USD) per month not including the LinkSys modem which i bought seperately for about 100$ (USD). normally i get speeds of about 1000kbps to 1200kbps which translates to about 130kbps or so download speeds. also, normally DSL tiers their broadband options so that you pay a standard price for about 786kbps. anyways, either option is better than dial-up so just go for the cheapest and most reliable in your area. good luck... josh