A 6: What is better for my business: T1, Cable Modem or DSL?
As you might expect, the answer depends. Sometimes you may not have much of a choice as service depends on location availability. But, if you have a choice, the answer is still unclear. Cable modem generally offers much higher speeds at a relatively low cost. Cable is also available in nearly all areas since Cable TV has a strong presence. However, there are some drawbacks to Cable Modem service. First, the cheapest level of service does not offer static IP addresses. This is important if you want to host your own mail, web or terminal server. Second, cable is a non-switched (or shared) technology which means speed is dependent how many other users in your area are using the same service. Although the speed is generally much higher than DSL, there are times when it can fall far below it. Although T1 and DSL is becoming more widely available and less expensive in recent years, you cannot always get service. DSL technology depends upon the distance of your facility from the local telepho
