AT&T DSL vs Comcast Cable

I am currently using AT&T dial-up, so everyone out their probably can
understand my desire for high-speed. I have been trying to decide on what
high-speed to go with. Both AT&T DSL and Comcast Cable have the potential
for 3 Mbps download for the package I am looking at. The cable option has
upload potential of 256 vs. DSL 384 kbps. I live in an apartment on a
street full of apartments.

Does anyone currently use either of the above providers and can shed some
light on if one choice is better than the other? Good and bad stories for
either would be very much appreciated? The old argument of DSL vs. Cable
is also welcomed.

Thanks for taking the time to share!

Mark Williams

"Mark Williams" <> wrote in message
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> I am currently using AT&T dial-up, so everyone out their probably can
> understand my desire for high-speed. I have been trying to decide on what
> high-speed to go with. Both AT&T DSL and Comcast Cable have the
potential
> for 3 Mbps download for the package I am looking at. The cable option
has
> upload potential of 256 vs. DSL 384 kbps. I live in an apartment on a
> street full of apartments.
>
> Does anyone currently use either of the above providers and can shed some
> light on if one choice is better than the other? Good and bad stories
for
> either would be very much appreciated? The old argument of DSL vs. Cable
> is also welcomed.
>
> Thanks for taking the time to share!


I use Comcast, with no complaints except the price. I also use it to run
Vonage for phone service. Combined cable TV, HSI internet and phone runs
slightly less than $100 a month. Comcast doesn't seem to mind how many PCs
you run. I use a router and often run 2-3 PCs at once. (apartment house)
My current tested speed is 839.2 Kbps (104.9 KBps), which is typical. I
don't get much variation in speed.

I really don't think you need all that speed for personal use. Comcast
*DOES* object to commercial venture run on their residential lines. After
using dial up, their lowest priced offering should amaze you.

Pepperoni

Mark Williams, <>, the low-resolution, frilly duck, and
travelling repairman, nonsensically wrote:

> I am currently using AT&T dial-up, so everyone out their probably can
> understand my desire for high-speed. I have been trying to decide on
> what high-speed to go with. Both AT&T DSL and Comcast Cable have
> the potential for 3 Mbps download for the package I am looking at.

See that word "potential"? That's a good word to use. You only have that
"potential" if all the perverts on your cable node are not watching pr0n.
And when the perverts are not watching pr0n, all the spoilt brats on your
cable node are watching the latest blockbuster.




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Jim Baber's response to

Mark Williams
> I am currently using AT&T dial-up, so everyone out their probably can
> understand my desire for high-speed. I have been trying to decide on what
> high-speed to go with. Both AT&T DSL and Comcast Cable have the potential
> for 3 Mbps download for the package I am looking at. The cable option has
> upload potential of 256 vs. DSL 384 kbps. I live in an apartment on a
> street full of apartments.
My next door neighbor is using SBC's DSL service and I am
using Comcast cables service. Both are faster than the
numbers you are quoting, with the Comcast about 10% faster,
but it is more expensive now. (wasn't before) My comcast is
varying between 3.5 and 5 Mbps depending on time of day in
both directions.
>
> Does anyone currently use either of the above providers and can shed some
> light on if one choice is better than the other? Good and bad stories for
> either would be very much appreciated? The old argument of DSL vs. Cable
> is also welcomed.
>
> Thanks for taking the time to share!

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On Fri, 31 Dec 2004 07:25:10 GMT, "Mark Williams" <>
wrote:

>I am currently using AT&T dial-up, so everyone out their probably can
>understand my desire for high-speed. I have been trying to decide on what
>high-speed to go with. Both AT&T DSL and Comcast Cable have the potential
>for 3 Mbps download for the package I am looking at.

Potential? I have the POTENTIAL to be President! lol

Find out their average download speeds. Do a Google search for those
numbers. Asking here in one group will only get you limited, minute
information.

Only compare current results with current results. DON'T compare
potential.

>The cable option has
>upload potential of 256 vs. DSL 384 kbps. I live in an apartment on a
>street full of apartments.

You can purchase higher speeds. However, you'll probably download 90%
of the time...and upload 10%. I wouldn't worry too much about upload
speeds...unless yer not an average user.

>Does anyone currently use either of the above providers and can shed some
>light on if one choice is better than the other?

I use neither. Do a Google.

>Good and bad stories for
>either would be very much appreciated? The old argument of DSL vs. Cable
>is also welcomed.

My DSL rate has gone down each year the last couple of years. My
cable (for TV) has gone up every year. Has your cable bill ever gone
DOWN?! lol

My upload speed was just doubled by my DSL provider...at no additional
charge. Ever hear of the cable company giving you something for
nothing like that?

Nuff said?

>Thanks for taking the time to share!

Welcome.


Have a nice one...

Trent©

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"Trent©" <> wrote in message
news:...
> On Fri, 31 Dec 2004 07:25:10 GMT, "Mark Williams" <>
> wrote:
>
> >I am currently using AT&T dial-up, so everyone out their probably can
> >understand my desire for high-speed. I have been trying to decide on
what
> >high-speed to go with. Both AT&T DSL and Comcast Cable have the
potential
> >for 3 Mbps download for the package I am looking at.
>
> Potential? I have the POTENTIAL to be President! lol
>
> Find out their average download speeds. Do a Google search for those
> numbers. Asking here in one group will only get you limited, minute
> information.
>
> Only compare current results with current results. DON'T compare
> potential.
>
> >The cable option has
> >upload potential of 256 vs. DSL 384 kbps. I live in an apartment on a
> >street full of apartments.
>
> You can purchase higher speeds. However, you'll probably download 90%
> of the time...and upload 10%. I wouldn't worry too much about upload
> speeds...unless yer not an average user.
>
> >Does anyone currently use either of the above providers and can shed some
> >light on if one choice is better than the other?
>
> I use neither. Do a Google.
>
> >Good and bad stories for
> >either would be very much appreciated? The old argument of DSL vs.
Cable
> >is also welcomed.
>
> My DSL rate has gone down each year the last couple of years. My
> cable (for TV) has gone up every year. Has your cable bill ever gone
> DOWN?! lol
>
> My upload speed was just doubled by my DSL provider...at no additional
> charge. Ever hear of the cable company giving you something for
> nothing like that?
>


Yeah Cox did it a few months ago.They upgraded us from 1.5 down to 4.0 down
at no extra cost. unbelieveable but true.

Don't know about the comparisons, but I have Comcast Cable in Nashville, TN
and have had great service. My speed on the internet is typically around 2.3
for surfing, but download files much faster. I have no complaints at all
other than its not free.

Gregg

On Sat, 1 Jan 2005 00:40:54 -0800, "me" <> wrote:


>Yeah Cox did it a few months ago.They upgraded us from 1.5 down to 4.0 down
>at no extra cost. unbelieveable but true.

Our cable has gone up at least once a year...most times TWICE...until
Direct TV hit town. We haven't had a rate increase since!! lol


Have a nice one...

Trent©

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On Sat, 1 Jan 2005 07:20:46 -0600, "Gregg Fowler"
<> wrote:

>Don't know about the comparisons, but I have Comcast Cable in Nashville, TN
>and have had great service. My speed on the internet is typically around 2.3
>for surfing, but download files much faster. I have no complaints at all
>other than its not free.
>
>Gregg
>

Get a router for your neighbor...then share! lol


Have a nice one...

Trent©

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