What is the best buy in hi-speed Internet service?
On One Hand: DSL InternetUnlike dial-up, high-speed Internet service is accessible by DSL, cable, wireless or satellite. DSL and cable are the predominant residential services offered. Essentially, your option of DSL providers will be restricted to the same companies that supply phone service in your area: Verizon, AT&T and Qwest. DSL monthly rates range from $20 to $45.On the Other: Cable InternetCable Internet offers high-speed service with fiber-enhanced broadband and very fast access to the Internet. The companies that provide you with cable television service, including Comcast, Time Warner and Cox, are your choice of cable Internet providers. Cable monthly rates range from $40 to $55. Maybe lower if bundled with television and phone services.Bottom LineIf you live in a major U.S. city, then the three major types of high-speed Internet access–DSL, cable and fiber optics (fiber to the home/premises)–is your choice. Fiber optics is the fastest, but also the most costly ($45 to $14
