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April 4th, 2006 16:00

Cable vs DSL

I currently have cable internet but noticed that our phone company is offering some pretty good deals on DSL.  I am wondering how much difference there is and how much difference I might notice if I switched to the DSL.  :smileyhappy:  Thanks.
  • BBraxton

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    Posted April 4th, 2006 18:00

    I believe (that some) DSL is slower; however, I also understand that it is "dedicated" and does not get subdivided. Cable, however, is relatively fast but a "trunk" (fiber cable run and switch operated by the cable company) capacity gets sub-divided based on how many are connected and in use at a given time. The first person has a blast; when the second is connected, capacity is cut in half; when third, in thirds; when fourth, in quarters. I am sure this is over-simplified. In any case, the provider is interested in getting business from you and me to provide a steady stream of money / income.
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    Posted April 7th, 2006 00:00

    A while ago I downloaded an Online Poker software, at that same time I had cable internet and I had no problem to play it online. I changed with no special reason to DSL and I played another poker program that's called Omaha Poker and tried to play it online and I had problems playing it, what do you think I should do next. Should I change back to Cable? And what do you think are the reasons for that to happened.