Comcast vs. DSL

CallMeMud · 07-19-2006, 05:13 PM

I know just about everyone that CAN have Comcast HAS it not just for cable but Broadband.... me too. Well recently I lost connectivity for a week, had to make an appointment for them to come out and they give you a window of say 4 hours in which you have to be there. I was and they got me going again but to be honest I am not 100% happy with the service since I have also had bad reception problems on the cable. They seem to come out about every 4 mos. to fix something. We have DSL in the area now and I have been giving it some thought since it is about $30.00 cheaper. A friend of mine that made the switch said he doesn't see a difference in what each does except when gaming which I don't do on-line. He said all the HS download stuff depends a ton on where it is coming from and their speed. I called Comcast today to see about a credit for the time I lost my service and then asked some questions about my bill and the Lady asked why I was asking. I told her to maybe make the switch to DSL since Comcast hasn't set the World on fire. She offered me a better deal of $29.99/mo compared to the $43.00/mo I am paying so that was cool. DSL will save $15.00/mo more if it isn't much of a downgrade. I started out with dial-up so how bad could it be?

RobsIron · 07-19-2006, 09:59 PM

Dial Up to DSL to Comcast...Good.

Dial Up to Comcast to DSL...Bad.

I have DSL..Gonna get CC. Way faster..at least here in Fla.

CallMeMud · 07-19-2006, 10:52 PM

Which things are noticeably faster? Pages load faster than with dial-up and downloads are faster. Just wondering if I would really see it all that much. Not much Paris Hilton porn to look at anymore

Zap · 07-19-2006, 10:54 PM

Around here DSL is limited to 760k or so. Cable is much faster here, don't know about DSL in other areas.

sr-71 · 07-19-2006, 11:43 PM

i have bellsouth extreme dsl, ( the fastest bellsouth offers) and it's great it even shows how long it took to bring up the page 2.8 sec. etc..

gn85 · 07-19-2006, 11:48 PM

I've always known Comcast to have problems here in MD. I have Verizon DSL and haven't had a lick of trouble out of it. We have Comcast at work and it goes down somewhat frequently. Also, I've heard that this is a Comcast problem from others, but at work when we have a lot of people using the net (like at lunch time) it slows down quite a bit. Streaming of videos don't come down nearly as fast as 8am.

Buick Runner · 07-19-2006, 11:56 PM

I have Comcast for the internet seems to work fine, but I have a dish for the TV.

The Radius Kid · 07-20-2006, 12:31 AM

To be honest[around here at least] DSL speeds stay pretty much constant.
Cable speeds can vary different times of the day[depending on how many users are on your line].
I've played with both and use DSL.
I can easilly afford cable,but why?
The extra cost is a waste and what usually happens is your firewall and A/V protection programs negate any differences anyway.
Save your money.
Most of the computer techs I know are on DSL up here.
That tells me something.

CallMeMud · 07-21-2006, 12:41 PM

Ordering DSL today to try it out for the free month they give you. I will keep you posted if it sucks balls!

SDsr · 07-21-2006, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CallMeMud

I know just about everyone that CAN have Comcast HAS it not just for cable but Broadband.... me too. Well recently I lost connectivity for a week, had to make an appointment for them to come out and they give you a window of say 4 hours in which you have to be there. I was and they got me going again but to be honest I am not 100% happy with the service since I have also had bad reception problems on the cable. They seem to come out about every 4 mos. to fix something. We have DSL in the area now and I have been giving it some thought since it is about $30.00 cheaper. A friend of mine that made the switch said he doesn't see a difference in what each does except when gaming which I don't do on-line. He said all the HS download stuff depends a ton on where it is coming from and their speed. I called Comcast today to see about a credit for the time I lost my service and then asked some questions about my bill and the Lady asked why I was asking. I told her to maybe make the switch to DSL since Comcast hasn't set the World on fire. She offered me a better deal of $29.99/mo compared to the $43.00/mo I am paying so that was cool. DSL will save $15.00/mo more if it isn't much of a downgrade. I started out with dial-up so how bad could it be?

DID COMCAST adjust your bill for the outage for a week?

I pay $14.99 for VERIZON DSL. works fine for me.

I HATE COMCAST & CAN"T wait to dump them for VERIZON FIOS TV= ALA CARTE. No more SPANISH & BRAZILIAN TV! UGH

Orlando_87GN · 07-21-2006, 01:24 PM

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.

CallMeMud · 07-21-2006, 01:57 PM

That's where I think maybe cable isn't all it is cracked up to be. At times mine acts weird and goes kind of slow. From what I understand is since it is shared if we have many in the Community on-line doing stuff at once it is slower. Also your download depends on where it coming from too, no?

Comcast credited me and dropped it down to $29.99/mo.

CallMeMud · 07-21-2006, 02:09 PM

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.

I tried work:

Speed
364.2 kilobits per second

Communications 364.2 kilobits per second
Storage 44.5 kilobytes per second
1MB file download 23 seconds
Subjective rating Not bad

Explain results

Info
Date & time Friday, July 21, 2:53PM*
Test type IDT4 Free
Connection type T1 or HDSL
Region Delaware
Data size 1024KB

Welby · 07-21-2006, 02:30 PM

I have Verizon DSL and am perfectly happy with the speed, especially considering that it's only $14.95 a month.

CallMeMud · 07-21-2006, 05:55 PM

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.

07-19-2006, 05:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
CallMeMud Someone Crown My Ass! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North East, MD USA Posts: 7,049	Comcast vs. DSL I know just about everyone that CAN have Comcast HAS it not just for cable but Broadband.... me too. Well recently I lost connectivity for a week, had to make an appointment for them to come out and they give you a window of say 4 hours in which you have to be there. I was and they got me going again but to be honest I am not 100% happy with the service since I have also had bad reception problems on the cable. They seem to come out about every 4 mos. to fix something. We have DSL in the area now and I have been giving it some thought since it is about $30.00 cheaper. A friend of mine that made the switch said he doesn't see a difference in what each does except when gaming which I don't do on-line. He said all the HS download stuff depends a ton on where it is coming from and their speed. I called Comcast today to see about a credit for the time I lost my service and then asked some questions about my bill and the Lady asked why I was asking. I told her to maybe make the switch to DSL since Comcast hasn't set the World on fire. She offered me a better deal of $29.99/mo compared to the $43.00/mo I am paying so that was cool. DSL will save $15.00/mo more if it isn't much of a downgrade. I started out with dial-up so how bad could it be? __________________ 2002 WS-6 Trans Am A4 Bolt-ons 12.1@112 MPH 353 RWHP/359 RWTQ Mustang Dyno http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/f...t=MVI_0165.flv

07-19-2006, 09:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
RobsIron BUICK PIMP Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Balls Deep, Fla. Posts: 1,095	Dial Up to DSL to Comcast...Good. Dial Up to Comcast to DSL...Bad. I have DSL..Gonna get CC. Way faster..at least here in Fla. __________________ '86 GNXtra.Heath Elmers Cover Car May 2000 GMHTP. '02 Escalade, Black, Paxton Blown 533 hp., 24" Welds. '06 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited, Black,SJ 4" Susp.,BFG 33's '69 Chevelle SS 396, Triple Black, 427 L88, M22, AC. '65 Corvette Conv.,Blue/Blue,327/365, 110% original. '65 Corvette Conv.,F.I. Roller 4 bolt 331",17"Boyds,AC. '31 Ford 5 Win.Coupe ProStreet 406", 9" 4.56,33" M/T. '80 GMC Cabellero, Black, 406",Nash 4 sp.,12 bolt 355. ~4 ProStreet Custom Choppers.~

07-19-2006, 10:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
CallMeMud Someone Crown My Ass! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North East, MD USA Posts: 7,049	Which things are noticeably faster? Pages load faster than with dial-up and downloads are faster. Just wondering if I would really see it all that much. Not much Paris Hilton porn to look at anymore __________________ 2002 WS-6 Trans Am A4 Bolt-ons 12.1@112 MPH 353 RWHP/359 RWTQ Mustang Dyno http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/f...t=MVI_0165.flv

07-19-2006, 11:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
sr-71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: miami,fl Posts: 1,177	i have bellsouth extreme dsl, ( the fastest bellsouth offers) and it's great it even shows how long it took to bring up the page 2.8 sec. etc.. __________________ 87 gn 83lb inj-atr's twin-in-tank fuel pump eric's 83lb alcohol chip -k&n- tranny 10 vane pump, art carr shift kit, art carr 9inch non-lock-up converter, tranny cooler, billet servo, heavy duty clutch's, razor's awesome alcohol kit, a 3 inch exhaust kit with walker ultra-flows, 3.5 inch-real terry houston down pipe, RJC's Megacooler ( it is HUGH!!) champion GN 1 aluminum heads, 70MM throttle body, hydraulic roller cam 218-212, precision's AWESOME!! 70MM Dual BB turbo, ( worth every penny guys) engine block machine'd and blue-printed, etc,etc,etc.

07-19-2006, 11:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
gn85 Gotta love the autobahn! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland/ Germany Posts: 1,803	I've always known Comcast to have problems here in MD. I have Verizon DSL and haven't had a lick of trouble out of it. We have Comcast at work and it goes down somewhat frequently. Also, I've heard that this is a Comcast problem from others, but at work when we have a lot of people using the net (like at lunch time) it slows down quite a bit. Streaming of videos don't come down nearly as fast as 8am. __________________ Mr. Chris Wren 1985 Buick Grand National (w/ 87 drivetrain) Maryland MAGNA Representative Support Education

07-19-2006, 10:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zap Buicks are for OLD People Join Date: May 2001 Location: Somewhere Hip and Cool Posts: 22,230	Around here DSL is limited to 760k or so. Cable is much faster here, don't know about DSL in other areas.

07-19-2006, 11:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
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07-20-2006, 12:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
The Radius Kid Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Stoney Creek,Ontario,Canada Posts: 9,502	To be honest[around here at least] DSL speeds stay pretty much constant. Cable speeds can vary different times of the day[depending on how many users are on your line]. I've played with both and use DSL. I can easilly afford cable,but why? The extra cost is a waste and what usually happens is your firewall and A/V protection programs negate any differences anyway. Save your money. Most of the computer techs I know are on DSL up here. That tells me something. __________________ 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, 12:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
CallMeMud Someone Crown My Ass! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North East, MD USA Posts: 7,049	Ordering DSL today to try it out for the free month they give you. I will keep you posted if it sucks balls! __________________ 2002 WS-6 Trans Am A4 Bolt-ons 12.1@112 MPH 353 RWHP/359 RWTQ Mustang Dyno http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/f...t=MVI_0165.flv

07-21-2006, 01:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
Orlando_87GN Resident Idiot Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 11,119	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. __________________ Check Out MikesStuff4Sale.com to view my used parts! ------------------------------------------------ 1987 Buick Grand National Budget 4.1, 204/214 cam, TA-49 Turbo, Stockish Heads, V4, MSD50's, TH DP, JayJackson 62mm TB, Translator plus Extender powered. 3680# with pilot ------------------------------------------------ 1993 Mazda RX-7 4.1 Buick Powered 11.20 @ 128mph (2.4 60')!

07-21-2006, 01:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
CallMeMud Someone Crown My Ass! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North East, MD USA Posts: 7,049	That's where I think maybe cable isn't all it is cracked up to be. At times mine acts weird and goes kind of slow. From what I understand is since it is shared if we have many in the Community on-line doing stuff at once it is slower. Also your download depends on where it coming from too, no? Comcast credited me and dropped it down to $29.99/mo. __________________ 2002 WS-6 Trans Am A4 Bolt-ons 12.1@112 MPH 353 RWHP/359 RWTQ Mustang Dyno http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/f...t=MVI_0165.flv

07-21-2006, 02:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
Welby Piss off ! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Greensburg, PA Posts: 389	I have Verizon DSL and am perfectly happy with the speed, especially considering that it's only $14.95 a month. __________________ '87 Limited. TA49, 009's, TT Alky Chip, 3" DP, Razor's Alky. 13.09@109.28! Time for some real tires....

07-21-2006, 05:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
CallMeMud Someone Crown My Ass! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North East, MD USA Posts: 7,049	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. __________________ 2002 WS-6 Trans Am A4 Bolt-ons 12.1@112 MPH 353 RWHP/359 RWTQ Mustang Dyno http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/f...t=MVI_0165.flv

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