Which is better for home Internet access — DSL or a cable modem?
As you know, dialing in to the Internet these days can be like “trying to shower with a squirt gun” and many home users like you are feeling the need for speed as they come to depend on Net access not only for information and communication, but for services and activities like commerce and entertainment. Cable providers, ISPs, and telephone companies are in a competitive scramble to offer consumers reliable, cost-effective connectivity. It’s likely that the right choice for you will depend on what’s available where you live and how much you’re willing to spend. Here’s what we’re talking about: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) uses ordinary copper phone lines to carry both voice and data to your home — the data part of the line provides a “dedicated” or continuous connection to the Internet. DSL only works if your home is reasonably close to a phone company central office currently equipped with the serv
