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T1 is 1.5Mbps download, for your information. I've done my research and have realized that I have T1, even faster. T3 is 45Mbps download.

My connection is a little over T1, when I payed for regular cable.


Also, the only reason I want to uncap my modem upload speed is because I am running a CS server at my house.

I guess I should stay away from uncapping because 1) My ISP clearly states no excessive downloads and 2) No hosting a server.



However, Phantasm, I have a firewall and it seems as if a comp on my network (when only 1 comp is on) is trying to access my comp. The connection is always blocked and never started till I got cable (DSL to cable). Do you think that's the config file that the server sends to the computer? If so, then I can get away with uncapping my modem right?

That's like saying because a Cheetah runs at 60mph it must also be a Car since my car goes 60mph.

T1 isn't a matter of speed, it's a different type of connection than DSL.
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DSL versus T1 T1 is a technology that bundles several phone lines together to provide downstream access speeds of 1.54 Mbps. This is a very respectable speed, and one of the benefits of T1 is that it allows a larger number of users to be connected at one time than do the other types of Internet access. However, most businesses find that they do just fine without T1 once its pros and cons are put into perspective. Since T1 requires the use of special lines, the installation process is lengthy and complicated, as is the process of connecting private networks from different regions. These are minor set-backs, however, once a further variable is added into the equation. The decision between DSL and T1 access becomes much more simple for most businesses once cost is considered. Generally speaking, a business can pay up to 4 times as much every month for a T1 line as it would for DSL. In other words, for the cost of a single T1 1.54 Mbps connection, you could install three 1.1 Mbps DSL connections. This is due in large part to the fact that DSL uses ordinary, preinstalled telephone lines. For this same reason, DSL also simplifies the installation process and the interconnection of multiple networks. When you look at these facts alone, it is easy to see why many have termed DSL the "T1-killer". DSL continues to blow away even its strongest competitors as more and more businesses become aware of its simplicity, affordability and its potential.

There usually is no installation purpose and setup is easy. Most every single place now has a cable jack somewhere. That's where the modem goes. Then, installation is simple. Especially if you're running Windows XP, the second it's in, the second you're fired up. Also, DSL you have to dial to the net which is a bunch of BS.

DSL was a hell of alot slower for me than cable. I've had DSL for about 1 year and 2 months until I finnally decided to switch to cable. The DSL was really slow and I never got advertised speed. I think I can speak in what beats what over in my neighborhood. The only time anyone would ever want DSL is if the ISP for the DSL is within a 5 mile radius from your house.

Speed for cable is virtually limitless, speed for DSL has a maximum and that's the capacity of phone lines (which I forgot).

Overall, get cable. Way better. I can tell that you have never tried cable or don't even understand it.


By the way, I think I can say the majority of servers (web servers and game servers) use cable. Yahoo! uses cable... MSN uses cable... so why do they use it? Duh maybe it's FASTER?

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Yes, I've had both Cable and DSL. Currently running Cable.

You're not getting the point though, and not reading anyone answer's to you.

Cable and DSL are very different from T1, T3, OC3 and any other type of connection out there.

I implore you to do more research and read some more because you're simply missing the point.

Where I live, I've had Cable and DSL. They are both about the same, except when local traffic gets heavy, the cable slows down and the DSL is always the same. Plus, both advertise 512 down, but cable is 126 up and DSL is 256. I realize what you are talking about is much faster, but where I live DSL is the better choice.

Its me and you olefarte

I cant stand people that blabber on about how horrible DSL is, and how grand cable is. Sure cable is nice. Its like Xtr-X said how you have to dial up n' all.. I dont have to dial up at all. Im pretty sure from memory it was SGNX that posted a link with some prices. They wanted $400/month for a 512kbs DSL line. I have (ADSL) 512kbs line and only pay $35/month. No dial up,etc. Everyone around me has cable, so Im sure it gets quite slow, not to mention in my area its like $50/month.

DSL is great

It depends where you live. That's the bottom line. Over at my place there's lots of line interference.

Where I live cable and DSL are the same price, $50 a month. And there is no dial up really, as soon as I click IE, it takes about five seconds to connect and I leave it on all day. No password to put in, it knows me, cookies. I'm usually up at six in them morning and don't go to bed till midnight or later. So it stays connected all day. In my town, cable goes offline a lot, but DSL doesn't seem to be affected with that problem.

Cable/DSL, it doesn't matter which, it depends on what it is capped at. Locally we have DSL available in some areas, they get 128kbps max, there is also cable @ 256kbps max, that is what I now have, and in areas where the cable has been upgrades for digital cable, they have 512kbps. The next city over has 768kbps DSL and 512kbps cable. What I'm saying is, you can't argue that one is universally faster than the other because the caps will be different everywhere and that will determine which is faster in your area.

Exactly Storm. Not to mention, people on Battle Net (WC3) are telling me how DSL sucks...I can get a 1MB line (dsl) or a line thats 128kb down (both being DSL). So to say 'DSL sucks' in general is stupid, cuz it could be really,really fast DSL, which ofcourse would cost you more

I have cable, never used DSL. In Glasgow, chances are if you can get cable you can get DSL. So it would be nice to give it a try. However, its tried to by TV channels and telephone, so getting these things from seperate providers again could be pricey.