I'm sick of dial-up. It is all I can get where I live. It is so slow I just give up trying to work and turn it off. Any suggestions?
2006-09-15 16:23:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
bell highspeed
2006-09-15 16:31:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are several factors in answering this. If you can eventually get cable, you will be able to choose different speed/pricing packages. If you can eventually get DSL, the same applies, but DSL speed availabilty will vary depending on your actual physical location. The closer your are to the DSLAM (digital subscriber line asymetrical multiplexer) the faster and stronger signal you will be able to pull. The furher you are, the slower and weaker. Line conditions will also be a factor. If the circut has load coils, pair gains, or bridge taps, it is detrimental to the dsl signal. Keep in mind cable shares bandwidth with the other users on the loop in your area, where dsl you are the only user on that circut, and will have consistant speeds. I hope this helps a little.
2006-09-15 23:32:53 · answer #2 · answered by Robert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Comcast is fast. Earthlink has a plan that is faster than Comcast, but you will have to pay more. Verizon has high speed internet also. Dont know about the quality of Verizon's internet cuz i never had it and i dont know anybody that has used it. (i have AT&T DSL) Comcast is cable internet, and Earthlink, Verizon, AT&T is all DSL. I think its easier to connect the DSL stuff cuz you just need a phone jack (they will provide the modem and stuff). I think Comcast requires a special jack for their modem.
My friend told me that DSL is good enough for surfing the net, email, etc. If you play a lot of high graphic CD games online, then comcast is better.
2006-09-15 23:27:42 · answer #3 · answered by lildude211us 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know exactly what you mean; I feel your pain! SBC-Yahoo or Comcast. I'm not sure if Earthlink has anything better than dial-up, but I think SBC-Yahoo is a slightly better deal.
2006-09-15 23:32:32 · answer #4 · answered by Display Name 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we had DSL before through the phone lines. Had problems all the time. Now we have Cable it is faster and we have had no problems.
2006-09-15 23:28:14 · answer #5 · answered by careermom18 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try getting DSL at least. If you can, definitely get comcast
2006-09-15 23:26:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have RoadRunner and it works wonders
2006-09-15 23:40:55 · answer #7 · answered by U N0E U LUV DiS ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cox internet is the fastest if u can try to get it where you live.
2006-09-15 23:33:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use dsl, but i recommend comcast
2006-09-15 23:34:26 · answer #9 · answered by ♥frisco♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋