hmmm...
Originally posted by CableChick
I experience no slow downs and hear nothing but kudos from everyone that has a cable modem. www.dslreports.com is a great source of information. You can even do a performance test for uploads and downloads. There are several tests there actually. I for one would pick a cable modem over DSL anyday ... and not just because I work for a cable company!
You give absolutely no basis for your statement...
I explained plainly why DSL is better than Cable, especially in this county and especially with GMPexpress. The person originally asked about deals with the cable. I personally never heard of deals with the cable Internet here, but I wasn't looking. I only gave my opinion, experience and knowledge of the area. If you work for this cable company, instead of just saying you prefer cable to arbitrate my writeup, why not give your reasons for that statement. Again, here is mine:
Facts:
1. DSL IS cheaper in this county. 50 or less for DSL versus 80 plus for cable.
2. DSL connection is not shared anywhere... cable is shared. enof said!
3. GMP is a monopoly in this county and you get what they offer only. Verizon is a telephone monopoly, but DSL is available from a variety of companies IF the DSL is available to your home and phone. And my personal advice and experience is to check out Earthlink.
4. Personal experience of having both in this county over a 5 year period is, DSL rules over Cable for quality and connectivity. The cable connection around here has improved within the past year, but personally I feel it isn't that realiable compared to DSL. I run a network and some connections do power uploads and downloads, so I don't need websites to tell me my connection quality. My network would have DSL if it was available.
5. It is much easier to expand or run phone lines in the house than cable lines. Word of advice, if you run cable lines, be sure to purchase quality 1ghz or better adapters, otherwise look for decrease in connectivity.
6. Last but not least, the DSL usually provides you with the modem, this cable company allows you to purchase one or RENT their cheapy modems, which I believe is about 10 bucks more a month... you choose!
thank you....