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  1. 05-30-2008, 10:28 AM #1
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    Default Cable Modem vs. DSL

    Ok, I have a cable modem through Charter High Speed Internet. I pay like $65 a month for the 5mb service. The only problem with the cable modem I have found is that it never seems to run at the 5mb per second that it is supposed to. I know that cable modems will lag when a lot of people on the same grid are using their internet, but have never really thought much about it until I ran a speed test on my stuff. I pay for 5mb service and only get around a 1.5mb download. That sucks! So, a few friends have told me to check out DSL. Anyone here use DSL? Is it reliable? Is it affordable? I also play alot of Xbox 360 over Xbox Live and want a connection that isn't always lagging....like mine always seems to be.

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  2. 05-30-2008, 10:41 AM #2
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    Doesn't this belong in Entertainment or Lifestyles?
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  3. 05-30-2008, 10:41 AM #3
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    you will never get what they advertise their speed is.

    my professor told us why a few years back but i cant remember why right now.
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    Yeah Ran, I just realized that it belongs in "Lifestyle" after I pushed the submit button.

    Mods, could ya throw me that way? Kthx.
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    Cable Modem: say no to torrents..........DSL: say yes to torrents...

    I use to have comcast....**** would never stay on...I would have to reset my model atleast 20 times a day.....so I signed up for AT&T....another mistake...the internet isn't bad, but the bills are a pain in the ass.....AT&T has so many hidden fees (more than $20.00 in hidden fees)
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    Well damn, in my area it looks like my only two options are Charter cable modem or AT&T/Bellsouth DSL. I guess I am ****ed either way.
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  7. 05-30-2008, 11:01 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by kpc2593
    Cable Modem: say no to torrents..........DSL: say yes to torrents...

    I use to have comcast....**** would never stay on...I would have to reset my model atleast 20 times a day.....so I signed up for AT&T....another mistake...the internet isn't bad, but the bills are a pain in the ass.....AT&T has so many hidden fees (more than $20.00 in hidden fees)
    Downloading torrents on DSL will be a thing of the past if AT&T get thier way. They want to filter everyones traffic, and report anyone downloading or sending copyrighted material to the authorities. Hidden fees, poor customer service, and a big brother attitude AT&T
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    Quote Originally Posted by chrisdavis
    Downloading torrents on DSL will be a thing of the past if AT&T get thier way. They want to filter everyones traffic, and report anyone downloading or sending copyrighted material to the authorities. Hidden fees, poor customer service, and a big brother attitude AT&T
    I never had a problem getting torrents with AT&T....comcast use to send me service cut-off threats when they find me downloading torrents.....

    but yes......AT&T has a big ass attitude....I signed up for the 54.99 6meg service....its been 6 months and I have never recieved a bill that was under 60.00 bucks.
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  9. 05-30-2008, 11:56 AM #9
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    I have windstream 12mbps DSL, with 1mbps upload speed. It's $39.99 a month AFTER the first 6 months. For the first 6 months it's $19.99. I'm not sure if windstream is avaliable in your area, but if it is, then I would try it. I have never had a problem, and the more users that are on doesn't affect the speed like cable.

    EDIT: Here is a speedtest.net measurement of my speed. This was checked on my laptop which is on wireless at about 75 feet from the hub. If I plug directly into the modem I get around 10mbps to 11mbps download, and 600-900kbps upload. Wireless really slows it down (probably because of the cheap router I use).

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    I have Comcast and I am supposed to have like 3 Megs of download but usually I have about 2 when I do the speed test but I never get lag on my 360 which is good
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    Quote Originally Posted by kpc2593
    I never had a problem getting torrents with AT&T....comcast use to send me service cut-off threats when they find me downloading torrents.....

    but yes......AT&T has a big ass attitude....I signed up for the 54.99 6meg service....its been 6 months and I have never recieved a bill that was under 60.00 bucks.
    charter sent me a letter yesterday because i started downloading house... same ****. cable modem does it too. my buddy had comcast and they sent him a letter too.

    i had bellsouth dsl for 8 years when i lived at home, downloaded torrents everyday and never had ONE problem.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DJ Maestro
    Ok, I have a cable modem through Charter High Speed Internet. I pay like $65 a month for the 5mb service. The only problem with the cable modem I have found is that it never seems to run at the 5mb per second that it is supposed to. I know that cable modems will lag when a lot of people on the same grid are using their internet, but have never really thought much about it until I ran a speed test on my stuff. I pay for 5mb service and only get around a 1.5mb download. That sucks! So, a few friends have told me to check out DSL. Anyone here use DSL? Is it reliable? Is it affordable? I also play alot of Xbox 360 over Xbox Live and want a connection that isn't always lagging....like mine always seems to be.

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  13. 05-30-2008, 03:18 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by kpc2593
    I never had a problem getting torrents with AT&T....comcast use to send me service cut-off threats when they find me downloading torrents.....

    but yes......AT&T has a big ass attitude....I signed up for the 54.99 6meg service....its been 6 months and I have never recieved a bill that was under 60.00 bucks.

    AT&T has not started filtering yet. They made the announcement that they intend to do so at CES earlier this year and are working on it now.

    http://news.cnet.com/Should-ATT-poli...3-6226523.html
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    we'll never get the speed they tell us we're suppose to get. I'm supposed to be at 3mb, but I run a lot less. However, I noticed that Cable is much more stable than DSL
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    pros and cons
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    **** charter, Thats all I have to say....

    I have AT&T with Home phone service...

    Only time it acts up is when it rains real hard and some **** breaks....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Julio
    **** charter, Thats all I have to say....

    I have AT&T with Home phone service...

    Only time it acts up is when it rains real hard and some **** breaks....
    Ditto.
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  18. 05-31-2008, 12:37 AM #18
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    cox communications down here is pretty good. 41.95 a month for 7mbps download and 512kbps upload.

    speedtest on my laptop with a wireless router



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