Comcast vs. DSL

[ttypewe4jim]

Jesse what modom do you have? shoot me a pm I will try and get your speed bumped up some....


*edit* Here is a test that I just ran with my comcast connection... Here is the thing tough I have 4 websites runing out of my house so if I turned them off the speed would actually go up even more


12.4 megabits per second
Communications 12.4 megabits per second
Storage 1.5 megabytes per second
1MB file download 0.7 seconds
Subjective rating Unbelievable

[SDsr]

Verizon DSL speed test.. I am happy.

Communications 716.5 kilobits per second
Storage 87.5 kilobytes per second
1MB file download 11.7 seconds
Subjective rating Good

[CallMeMud]

Originally Posted by ttypewe4jim

Jesse what modom do you have? shoot me a pm I will try and get your speed bumped up some....

I have a RCA. These ratings I think reflect what the guy at work told me about how many around you are on at any given time. Right before I did that test I got 13.4 so it varies a ton. All that blazing speed does help I guess in the download department

[CallMeMud]

I just tried again and got 6.1. 10 seconds later I got this:


Speed
13.5 megabits per second

Communications 13.5 megabits per second
Storage 1.6 megabytes per second
1MB file download 0.6 seconds
Subjective rating Unbelievable

Explain results


Info
Date & time Friday, July 21, 11:04PM*
Test type IDT4 Free
Connection type Cable
Region Maryland
Data size 1024KB


Varies like a bitch!

[CallMeMud]

See what I mean:

2.6 megabits per second

Communications 2.6 megabits per second
Storage 319.5 kilobytes per second
1MB file download 3.2 seconds
Subjective rating Great

Explain results


Info
Date & time Friday, July 21, 11:07PM*
Test type IDT4 Free
Connection type Cable
Region Maryland
Data size 1024KB



It says on that site 3 free a month. I think I am up to 20 now so that's odd.

[The Radius Kid]

Here's mine [Bell Sympatico-it works just dandy]:

Communications 3.4 megabits per second
Storage 408.9 kilobytes per second
1MB file download 2.5 seconds
Subjective rating Awesome

[CallMeMud]

Originally Posted by The Radius Kid

Here's mine [Bell Sympatico-it works just dandy]:

Communications 3.4 megabits per second
Storage 408.9 kilobytes per second
1MB file download 2.5 seconds
Subjective rating Awesome

So that is DSL? And it at that point faster than my Comcast Cable

[CallMeMud]

This is fun!

Speed
18.6 megabits per second

Communications 18.6 megabits per second
Storage 2.2 megabytes per second
1MB file download 0.5 seconds
Subjective rating Unbelievable

Explain results


Info
Date & time Saturday, July 22, 12:22AM*
Test type IDT4 Free
Connection type Cable
Region Maryland
Data size 1024KB

[krom]

Originally Posted by Orlando_87GN

DSL is going away. How can you compete with the cable companies offering download speeds in the 10mb range? DSL just can't do that. While it's impressive to think how fast you can transfer data over a copper phone line, it doesn't compare to a real broadband connection like cable.

A good speedtest web site is www.bandwidthplace.com/speedtest . It will test your connection and then tell you what is typical in your area.

DSL is here to stay with 6 meg available in most markets. Cable companies are not in as good as shape as you may think. Internet access is not a profitable business plan. The margins are very thin for both cable and phone companies. You must be able to package all telcom services if you are to survive. The old Bells have a bigger footprint with more products while the cable companies are losing major market share to DTV and the Dish network. IPTV will be a competitor probably in mid 2007, it is being tested and in some areas is already online by the major telcom companies. Ethernet over copper is now being used with great speeds. Once deregulation of the cable companies is a reality the real battle will start.

[CallMeMud]

Originally Posted by CallMeMud

Home:


Speed
9.7 megabits per second

Communications 9.7 megabits per second
Storage 1.2 megabytes per second
1MB file download 0.9 seconds
Subjective rating Unbelievable

Explain results


Info
Date & time Friday, July 21, 6:44PM*
Test type IDT4 Free
Connection type Cable
Region Maryland
Data size 1024KB


LOL


One of you DSL guys put some numbers up please.

I signed up for DSL and installed it today. So far it doesn't look like a huge deal to me but I will keep the Comcast for a bit before I pull the plug. Here is my Verizon DSL numbers I just pulled:

Personal test results
Speed
724.2 kilobits per second

Communications 724.2 kilobits per second
Storage 88.4 kilobytes per second
1MB file download 11.6 seconds
Subjective rating Good

Explain results


Info
Date & time Wednesday, June 6, 6:54PM*
Test type IDT4 Free

[BuickGN Boosted]

AT&T DSL Pro here in CT


Speed
5.2 megabits per second

Communications 5.2 megabits per second
Storage 640 kilobytes per second
1MB file download 1.6 seconds
Subjective rating Awesome

Explain results


Info
Date & time Wednesday, June 6, 7:05PM*
Test type IDT4 Free
Connection type ADSL
Region Connecticut
Data size 1024KB
IP address 69.182.129.241

[CallMeMud]

Verizon has a step up DSL from this that is faster but so far I only think porn would be better with the broadband because everything else seems marginal to me.

[CallMeMud]

And it is repeatable unlike my Comcast connection as you can see above. Here is DSL I just did:

Personal test results
Speed
722.2 kilobits per second

Communications 722.2 kilobits per second
Storage 88.2 kilobytes per second
1MB file download 11.6 seconds
Subjective rating Good

Explain results


Info
Date & time Wednesday, June 6, 8:58PM*

[CallMeMud]

Cancelled the Comcast! This seems to be working out for me okay. I don't see any difference really in pages loading. On big files or downloads it is a bit slower but nothing crazy. I also notice it seems like it really depends on the source since even the Comcast was a bit slow at times. Now that I plan on watching more HDTV it doesn't really matter and the $20/mo. saving is pretty cool

[Madcat455]

I have Cable in my house, and it's been working good:

Speed
4.2 megabits per second

Communications 4.2 megabits per second
Storage 510.5 kilobytes per second
1MB file download 2 seconds
Subjective rating Awesome


However: I also went with it for my store... 8mbps by 1mbps... for $125@month, static IP.

Eversince Comcast bought out Time Warner here.. I'll loose connection for 12-30 minutes straight around 2-4 times a day.. randomly. NOT good when your business relys on internet connections.

I've got Embarq comming out to install DSL, Dedicated 6mbps down and 640K up... $95@month. That's getting installed Tuesday.

I'll have my DSL cherry popped on Tuesday Cable is fine for the house, as I'm only online at off peak hours anyway.