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DSL, Cable modems, and switching ISPMar 01 '01 Write an essay on this topic.The Bottom Line Flashcom was a nightmare and Speakeasy is a dream. Go DSL! I used to have a cable modem, but when I moved the only option was DSL. I signed up and it 2 months to get it installed. What happens when you order a line, you are really buying through a reseller (like Flashcom, Speakeasy, etc.), COVAD really is the owner of the DSL, and Bell Atlantic owns the phone lines to your house. So, there are really 3 companies you are dealing with, that is why it takes so long. As far as which is better, cable or DSL, I like DSL better. If you are a typical end user, it doesn't matter, they are both fast (is a Lamborghini or Ferrari faster? Doesn’t matter, you only drive 65 MPH anyways..). But for the more advanced users, Cable shares bandwidth with your neighbors, most DSL doesn’t. Cable modems are tied to 1 specific network card, DSL doesn’t. DSL is usually static IPs, Cable is usually DHCP. What does this all mean? Like I said, if you an end user, nothing, if you are advanced in computers you can draw your own conclusions. I had Flashcom for my DSL provider, but they have gone out of business. I have since switch to Speakeasy, http://www.speakeasy.net and it has been a wonderful experience. This company really knows how to treat people. They provide you with a web page called Total Account Control that has up to the minute notices on the progress of you install. They have many custom packages, for high speed, multiple IPs, and various line speeds. They do cost a little more, but from what I have experienced and understand, this is the BEST company for DSL to go with.  |
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