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High Speed Cable is Different from DSL Service

By: Taylor Jensen

So you are upgrading from your old dial-up internet service, and now you need to choose between high speed cable and DSL internet services?

If this is your situation, consider yourself lucky. Many internet users live in areas where they do not have a variety of services to choose from.

You need to weight the information that compares these two reliable services, assess your needs, and choose which one is right for you.

Here is some of the key information to help you make your informed decision:

Is DSL service more secure? If the security of your internet connection is important to you, this may be the most important factor when deciding whether or not to opt for DSL service. Many experts agree that a DSL internet service is more secure. High speed cable provides internet service using a shared line called a local area network (LAN). The LAN runs to your house and all the other houses in your neighborhood. DSL internet service is more secure than high speed cable. This is because DSL uses what is called a dedicated, or private, line to bring the internet into your home.

Is DSL service faster? The speed of your internet connection will affect your level of enjoyment, or frustration, while surfing the net. Slow performance is why everyone who can is leaving dial-up and switching to other internet providers. In theory, because high speed cable has more bandwidth, DSL service should run slower, but there are other elements to this equation that need to be considered.

One factor to consider when doing a DSL comparison is that the speed of cable will vary depending on how many people are utilizing the LAN at the same time. This is the same network explained in the security section of this article. If the majority of your internet use is a peak hours, after work, then DSL may be faster.

Is DSL service more popular? While the popularity of DSL service is growing, high speed cable internet access is currently more popular. This may be because less people have access to it as the telephone company must install special equipment to accommodate its use. If there is no DSL service providers in your area, call your telephone company to find out when it will be available.

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Taylor Jensen writes about DSL high speed Internet at www.usdsl.com, is considered an expert in the field of DSL High Speed Internet, and has published hundreds of articles informing consumers about what to look for when considering a DSL.

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