Comparing a 768/128 bronze and 384/384 silver dsl

[Boneless]

I have to confirm my suspicions, so I'm asking for input.

I currently use a 768down/128up DSL attached to my server on a VPN. I access the server through cable connection. For 4-5MB files, would switching to a 384down/384up make a noticable difference in speed? My bottleneck is my server upload at 128k and it takes about 2.5 mins to download the file. Assuming about 1/3rd the time if I upgrade? And maybe 1/6th the time if I upgrade to gold at 768down/768up?

TIA

[kittyfire]

Only reason to go with a synchronous instead of asynchronous DSL is if you're video conferencing. That's the main reason businesses choose to go with the same up/down speed. If your files you're moving are only 4 to 5M, there's definitely no point in spending more money.

[glc]

If you need more than 128k uploads, you will have to upgrade. Your decision, depending on how much more it costs. Your assumptions are pretty accurate. I believe that SDSL requires a dedicated line, it won't "piggyback" on a voice line like ADSL.

[Boneless]

I'm considering it since some file transfers take between 2.5-10 mins over the VPN. Switching to 384k up and down is about $7 more, and 768k up and down is about $35 more. I need to check on the SDSL dedicated line prob. That may eliminate my upgrade choice anyhow.

[glc]

Does your ISP offer a 1.5/256 ADSL option? That may help, it will double your upload speed.

[Boneless]

No, 768k both directions is highest. It's pretty reasonable at $94/month. Bronze is $64 and silver is $70. Their caveat is no tech support so you must know what you are doing.