Comcast vs. DSL - Page 2

ttypewe4jim · 07-21-2006, 06:31 PM

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 · 07-21-2006, 08:21 PM

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 · 07-21-2006, 10:10 PM

Quote:

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 · 07-21-2006, 10:14 PM

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 · 07-21-2006, 10:17 PM

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 · 07-21-2006, 11:15 PM

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 · 07-21-2006, 11:27 PM

Quote:

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 · 07-21-2006, 11:33 PM

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 · 07-22-2006, 12:02 AM

Quote:

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 · 06-06-2007, 07:55 PM

Quote:

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 · 06-06-2007, 08:06 PM

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 · 06-06-2007, 09:58 PM

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 · 06-06-2007, 10:00 PM

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 · 06-09-2007, 09:03 PM

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 · 06-09-2007, 10:04 PM

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.

07-21-2006, 06:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
ttypewe4jim RIP Nick Picozzi Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Upper Chichester, Pa Posts: 1,856	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 __________________ Magna Buick 87 limited- slow build up as money allows... 30 over 109, trw pistons, 204/214 tappet cam, ported 8445s, msd 50s, te-62 turbo, thdp, hooker exhaust, pro trq. lock up 3400 stall, atr sway bar.... 87 we4- rebuild underway

07-21-2006, 08:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
SDsr World's slowest Armenian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New england Posts: 64	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 __________________ 87 LIMITED T

07-21-2006, 10:14 PM	#19 (permalink)
CallMeMud Someone Crown My Ass! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North East, MD USA Posts: 7,065	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! __________________ 2002 WS-6 Trans Am A4 Bolt-ons 11.40@119 MPH NA MWC 9" W/3.70's Circle-D 3700 stall 3800 lb sled! New times with big-stick on the way!

07-21-2006, 10:17 PM	#20 (permalink)
CallMeMud Someone Crown My Ass! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North East, MD USA Posts: 7,065	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. __________________ 2002 WS-6 Trans Am A4 Bolt-ons 11.40@119 MPH NA MWC 9" W/3.70's Circle-D 3700 stall 3800 lb sled! New times with big-stick on the way!

07-21-2006, 11:15 PM	#21 (permalink)
The Radius Kid Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Stoney Creek,Ontario,Canada Posts: 9,880	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 __________________ Knowledge is knowing what to do and how to do it. Wisdom is knowing when and when not to use it......and to what degree. To wit:"Let me issue and control a nation's money, and I care not who writes its laws" ---Mayer Amschel Rothschild

07-21-2006, 11:33 PM	#23 (permalink)
CallMeMud Someone Crown My Ass! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North East, MD USA Posts: 7,065	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 __________________ 2002 WS-6 Trans Am A4 Bolt-ons 11.40@119 MPH NA MWC 9" W/3.70's Circle-D 3700 stall 3800 lb sled! New times with big-stick on the way!

06-06-2007, 08:06 PM	#26 (permalink)
BuickGN Boosted Owner-TR Custom Parts Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: North Haven, CT USA Posts: 1,043	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 __________________ Mark Hueffman - Owner of TR Custom Parts 1987 GN - "Slightly Modified" mhueffman@snet.net

06-06-2007, 09:58 PM	#27 (permalink)
CallMeMud Someone Crown My Ass! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North East, MD USA Posts: 7,065	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. __________________ 2002 WS-6 Trans Am A4 Bolt-ons 11.40@119 MPH NA MWC 9" W/3.70's Circle-D 3700 stall 3800 lb sled! New times with big-stick on the way!

06-06-2007, 10:00 PM	#28 (permalink)
CallMeMud Someone Crown My Ass! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North East, MD USA Posts: 7,065	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* __________________ 2002 WS-6 Trans Am A4 Bolt-ons 11.40@119 MPH NA MWC 9" W/3.70's Circle-D 3700 stall 3800 lb sled! New times with big-stick on the way!

06-09-2007, 09:03 PM	#29 (permalink)
CallMeMud Someone Crown My Ass! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North East, MD USA Posts: 7,065	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 __________________ 2002 WS-6 Trans Am A4 Bolt-ons 11.40@119 MPH NA MWC 9" W/3.70's Circle-D 3700 stall 3800 lb sled! New times with big-stick on the way!

06-09-2007, 10:04 PM	#30 (permalink)
Madcat455 Need....more...ammo!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SW FL Posts: 454	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. __________________

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