| When faced with the decision of DSL versus cable | | | | internet can access these high speeds utilizing such |
| internet many people mistakenly think that this is the | | | | tools as t1 connections, telephony, and amplifier |
| biggest part of their decision when getting the internet. | | | | equipment, in a residential zone unless you spend |
| Of course there are significant different elements to | | | | enough to purchase the business internet accounts, |
| each, and the technology they use, but sometimes the | | | | most of the time you will not those high speeds. |
| decision is going to have to come down to where you | | | | Why? Because although cable internet can access |
| live and the availability of these projects. | | | | speeds of up to 30 mbps, companies put a cap on the |
| Although once behind in the race to win the DSL | | | | speed allowed into your connection so they can profit |
| versus cable internet debate, DSL is slowly catching up | | | | off the people who really need business accounts. |
| as now it can work through the phone lines and not | | | | People would not pay extra money if they were |
| cause any disruptions in either services. Small rural | | | | already receiving more speed than DSL. This is where |
| towns such as Rochester are experiencing great | | | | companies get sneaky in the DSL versus cable |
| results with DSL and find it suits all their current needs, | | | | internet. The ads can quote you rates that are faster |
| since most people have phone lines it only requires the | | | | than DSL, and promise you they have the fastest |
| purchase of a modem. The thing about cable internet | | | | internet connections available, in comparison to DSL |
| is it must be wired through a cable output connection, | | | | (and they rightfully do) but when you sign up for their |
| so if your home does not have a television that uses | | | | service, unless you purchase the business package, |
| cable services, chances are you are going to have to | | | | you are not going to receive it. Technically their ads |
| have cable lines installed, and if all you want is internet | | | | are not lying to you, but you are also paying a little |
| that is going to be a costly event. However, if you are | | | | more in some cases to get speeds that you only think |
| considering digital cable or pay on demand cable video | | | | you are receiving because they are the same speeds |
| services as well, than it is probably more of a | | | | as most other internet connections and they have put |
| reasonable expense. | | | | the idea into your head. Tricky business |
| DLS is not able to perform at the same speeds as | | | | advertisements, but not unethical. |
| cable internet, since cable internet can access higher | | | | Therefore, when making the choice between DSL |
| levels of bandwidth at a time, up to 30 mbps, so if you | | | | versus cable internet, it may be more important to |
| a business owner considering internet service | | | | check out the packages available to you and what |
| providers, choosing an internet provider who uses DSL | | | | service providers are located in your area before |
| versus cable internet is probably not the answer for | | | | making your choice strictly off of the type of internet |
| you. It should be noted though, that although cable | | | | connection. |