I've had DSL through my phone company for just over 2 years now. My d/l speeds have averaged 1100k+. u/l is a different story. That didn't present a problem until I started building websites for people, where I have to upload files. My buddy in Oxnard, the next town over, got a cable modem shortly after I got DSL. His downloads were never quite as fast as my DSL, but they were still leaps and bounds faster than the 56k it replaced. He has been complaining for a year now about how much slower his service has gotten, and has decided to have DSL installed. We'll see what happens after he gets it installed. Bottom line: if you live in a highly populated area, DSL is your best bet. If you live on the outskirts, or in a small town, cable might be quicker. I am yet to see a cable modem that is faster than my DSL at d/l files, but I live in a town with a population over 100k.
Take care,
-Chris
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