Which is better: dial-up internet or dsl? We have Cox Communications now for our TV cable and phone that doesn't work?

We have Cox Communications now for our TV cable and phone that doesn't work that great so don't really want to go with them. What about ATT for internet vs dial up? I know they say it depends on how far you are from?

But the internet provider I have isn't that great so have to do something. My fiance wants to switch to Netzero, I don't cause we had them a long time ago and they were terrible! Please help me decide what to do.

I am tired of a slow connection and not being able to get online at times for hours or getting cut off or so slow connected I can't do open anything anyway! ***Help! Thanks :) Asked by Lollipop_the_Bunny 50 months ago Similar questions: dial up internet dsl Cox Communications TV cable phone work Computers > Internet.

Similar questions: dial up internet dsl Cox Communications TV cable phone work.

DSL is faster than dial-up, but often slower than cable This one caught my eye because I have Cox too - except that I'm across the country from you, in Rhode Island. My experience with Cox has been mostly positive, with occasional exceptions (for example "ARGH! Cox is trying my patience..." from my journal).

The net connection is fast - I'm on it now - and the phone and TV have been quite good, too. The price is too high, but so is everyone else's. That's not to say that I don't believe you, though!

In fact, I do. I've had enough trouble with bad ISPs and webhosts to know that you can never, ever count on a decent company staying good. Now, about your question: it's an easy one to answer.

Faced with a choice between DSL and dial-up, DSL is better in every way except one: DSL is considerably faster than dial-up; the slowest DSL I've seen is 10x faster. You can pay more and get even faster DSL connections. Most reasonably-priced DSL connections are a bit slower than cable, though.

If you or your fiance play online games, dial-up may very well be too slow to allow you to play (depending on the game, of course). DSL doesn't stop you from using the phone. When you're online with dial-up, you can't make or receive phone calls unless you pay for a second line.

With DSL you can use the phone whenever you want, whether or not you're also online at the time. Plus it's worth pointing out that since dial-up is SO slow, you'll end up spending a lot more time online with it. Unless you just get sick of your s l o w connection!

You're much more likely to get disconnects with dial-up than with DSL. DSL is always on. Dial-up isn't.

DSL is likely to cost around twice as much as dial-up (if not more), which is its biggest drawback. I suppose another drawback could be that because it's always on, you're more vulnerable to hacking - but there are some great free programs that will protect you from that (I have a list of programs if you need it), so if you're at all computer-savvy you won't have to worry. Plus you run the same risk right now through your cable connection, anyway.

I've heard that in some cases if a DSL company has too many users on a line, the connection can slow down a lot. The same risk applies to cable connections, I believe, but usually isn't as severe. About Netzero: I've heard that they're awful, too.

Switching from cable to Netzero might actually make cable look good, despite how bad it has been for you. Frankly, I personally wouldn't be able to stand the slowness of a dial-up connection after having had cable; you'll probably be much happier with DSL, as long as the service is good. I can't say anything definitive about DSL TV, since I've never had it.

But it should be pretty much the same as cable. And the phone, of course, is just your regular phone (unless they use the DSL and give you digital phone service, which shouldn't make a difference to you). Another possibility: FIOS, or some local version of it if one is available in your area.

That's a full fiber-optic connection to your home. From everything I've heard, it's amazingly fast - considerably faster than cable, even. It's probably not cheap, but it just might be worth looking into.

Good luck! .

DSL DSL is far faster than dial-up. Dial-up typically tops out at a speed of 56Kbps. The lowest speed DSL is about 384Kbps.

Also, DSL is an "always on" connection and doesn't tie up your phone line (plus none of that annoying screeching noise when connecting). I personally prefer cable internet or FiOS rather than DSL.

Dial up is worst Personal opinion, is cable works better than DSL. I have Cox cable for tv and internet and for the most part it works very well. Of course you pay more for it.

You have to rent or purchase a cable modem plus monthly service fees. It is also a matter of how much time you spend online or what you are doing online. If you spend a lot of time online and or play PC games cable is the way to go.

If you pay your bills and purchase things online occasional, maybe check boards like this a bit, dial up will work but it will be slower. DSL is somewhere in between but much closer to cable speed. If you are tired of slow you are going to have to cough up the bucks for DSL or cable..

For the love of god, not Dial-up! DSL is the minimum you should go with, if possible, but Cable is best... Dial-up will never do for me anymore, and you shouldn't stand for it either. There are several items to consider when making a decision between DSL and Cable, I'll try to review it for you below.

Finally, here is how I compare the two, remember when you were a kid, and you went from driving a bike to driving a car. If you had to go somewhere after that, would you ever go back to the bike again?... Dial-up is your bike. DSL vs. cable: the death match Enough gabbing about myths and factoids.

The time has come to pit cable and DSL against each other, service against service, to determine which one has the best chance of ending up in your home. In the next five rounds, we'll judge each choice and ultimately declare a winner. Round 1: availability The winner: cable We give cable a slight nod here.

Roughly 80 to 85 percent of America's 68 million cable TV subscribers (say, 55 million or so) can get high-speed access, says Instat-MDR analyst Mike Paxton. DSL access is a little spottier, though Instat's Ernie Bergstrom puts the number above 50 million. Odds are, if the cable company is advertising high-speed access in your area, you can get it.

But hooking up with DSL can be dicier. Even if you're within the right distance from a phone company's central office, your line might not qualify for various technical reasons. (See the DSL page for more on that.) Round 2: price The winner: cable A random sampling of cable and DSL access plans shows that cable is slightly cheaper on average.

Most cable plans cost between $40 and $45 per month, while DSL typically goes for $45 to $50. Installation fees are fairly similar--about $100 for a service visit, while self-install kits range from free to $25 for either service. Prices vary widely by region, and competition is fierce, so it pays to shop around.

You'll find companies on both sides offering discounts and free installation, especially if you already subscribe to one of their services. Round 3: installation The winner: DSL Yes, we're serious. A couple years ago, the Net was rife with horror stories of DSL installations gone awry (granted, you still hear them in some places).

But these days, DSL may actually be easier to install. For one thing, almost everyone already has a phone jack next to their computer, whereas with cable, you'll have to wait for the cable guy to install a new line or--worse--you'll have to splice the existing line yourself. The telcos have also done a better job of promoting DSL self-installation, wherein they ship you the modem and software and let you do the dirty work.

Cable lets you self-install, but since most folks don't know they can, they suffer the company installation process instead. Round 4: security The winner: tie All Internet connections leave your PC vulnerable to attack; fast DSL and cable modem hookups simply turn your computer into a more attractive target, thanks to the fact that they're always online. Neither is inherently more secure than the other, but the solution for both is simple.

Users of older version of Windows (95, 98, and Me) should turn off printer and file sharing if they don't have home networks (see instructions here). Otherwise they, and all users, should install a software firewall--software that acts like a shield on your Net connection, hiding any open doors to your computer. Two good ones are Norton Personal Firewall and Zone Labs ZoneAlarm.

Round 5: performance The winner: tie So which service is faster, cable modem or DSL? No single answer will suffice for everyone. Cable's theoretical bandwidth limits are higher (but you'll never reach them), and because it's not dependent on distance from a central office, it's more consistent from user to user--unless your next-door neighbor is Blackbeard the MP3 pirate.

With DSL, you'll generally get higher speeds the closer you live to the phone company's central office. The victor: cable You thought Bush vs. Gore in 2000 was a squeaker? Cable vs. DSL is even closer (and this time we can't blame it on hanging chads).

Cable modem access may or may not be faster or easier to install than DSL--your mileage will vary, depending on where you live and a variety of other factors. But it is slightly more available and a bit less expensive, which makes it our winner by a hair. Nonetheless, if cable access isn't available in your neighborhood, DSL is a good alternative, and it's certainly a joy compared to dial-up access.

Vital statistics Looking for straight facts on DSL and cable Internet access? Check these charts for average cost and speed, plus the pros and cons of each. Service Installation & activation Average monthly fee1 Maximum download speeds Maximum upload speeds ADSL $0 - $150 $48 1.5Mbps 128Kbps - 384Kbps Cable modem $0 - $100 $45 2Mbps - 3Mbps2 128Kbps - 384Kbps 1 Average of five national providers' standard monthly rates for new subscribers.

2 Note: The most common speed limit is 2Mbps, though some providers, such as Cox Communications, offer 3Mbps. DSL Cable modem Pros Cons Pros Cons gh-speed downloads (up to 1.5Mbps) Business-level DSL service offers guaranteed data rates. Lets you surf the Net and gab on the same line at the same time.

Not every phone line will work; no easy way to find out if yours does. Speed drops as you get further from phone company central office. Not as widely available as cable.

Speeds are not dependent on distance from central office. Faster maximum speeds (2Mbps+) than DSL. Sometimes cheaper than DSL, especially when bundled with TV service.

May require professional installation. Line shared with others in neighborhood; speeds may vary. May place limits on data downloads and uploads.

* Bandwidth Meter speed test Felt kinda bad copying this, but it had great informaiton, good luck on your/her final decision. Sources: personal Cable/dial-up experiece .

Ive had them all, and so far, this is the best.....Comcast I have had everything from dial up, to DSL, and now cable. I have comcast here, and don't know if you have access to it. If you do, comcast has been great-a great pay plan, super fast speeds, and your tv, phone and internet in one bundle.

If you don't have comcast where you are, and only have DSL, then try Verizon-they are a little more expensive, but theyre twice as fast as dial up, and such a better idea. Good luck, and take care .

I use Verizon high speed DSL internet. Im moving..can I just change the phone # and still use this internet service? " "Are there any t.v.

Commercials which make your skin crawl? I just can't stand the Cox Communications commercials" "CAN YOU HAVE DSL INTERNET WITHOUT A PHONE LINE" "Which is better: Centurytel DSL Internet or Charter Communications cable Internet? " "We just hooked up DSL from Embarq/Sprint.

When someone uses our cordless phone, we aren't on the internet any more. " "I have cat 6 cable with internet and phone service I bot an LED tv and when I hooked it up I can't use the phone" "Is it possible to have AOL only and have DSL or would I need to have another internet provider to access the DSL service" "why does my new internet tv make a noise on my phone" "Is it possible to use a cell phone (w/o any tethering feature) to make a dial up internet connection for a laptop PC? " "Why won't my internet work?

I use Verizon high speed DSL internet. Im moving..can I just change the phone # and still use this internet service?

Are there any t.v. Commercials which make your skin crawl? I just can't stand the Cox Communications commercials.

Can you have dsl internet without a phone line.

We just hooked up DSL from Embarq/Sprint. When someone uses our cordless phone, we aren't on the internet any more.

I have cat 6 cable with internet and phone service I bot an LED tv and when I hooked it up I can't use the phone.

Is it possible to have AOL only and have DSL or would I need to have another internet provider to access the DSL service.

Why does my new internet tv make a noise on my phone.

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