Is DSL really that much faster than dial-up?

Question

I'm paying 9.95 a month for dial-up. Is it worth it to pay 15 more dollars a month for broadband?

Answer 1

Traditional dial-up Internet services are sometimes referred to as "dial-on-demand" services. That is, your computer only connects to the Internet when it has something to send, such as email or a request to load a web page. Once there is no more data to be sent, or after a certain amount of idle time, the computer disconnects the call. Also, in most cases each call connects to a pool of modems at the ISP, and since the modem IP addresses are dynamically assigned, your computer is usually assigned a different IP address on each call. As a result, it is more difficult (not impossible, just difficult) for an attacker to take advantage of vulnerable network services to take control of your computer.

Broadband services are referred to as "always-on" services because there is no call setup when your computer has something to send. The computer is always on the network, ready to send or receive data through its network interface card (NIC). Since the connection is always up, your computer’s IP address will change less frequently (if at all), thus making it more of a fixed target for attack.

What’s more, many broadband service providers use well-known IP addresses for home users. So while an attacker may not be able to single out your specific computer as belonging to you, they may at least be able to know that your service providers’ broadband customers are within a certain address range, thereby making your computer a more likely target than it might have been otherwise.





Broadband
Connection type Always on
IP address infrequently changing
Relative connection speed High
Remote control Computer is always connected, so remote control can occur anytime

Answer 2

it all comes down to how much you use your internet connection & what you use it for. If you're online frequently or enjoy streaming videos off youtube, broadband is definitely worth investing in. The basic speed of 512kbps is at least 10 times faster than dial-up. From there on in, 1mb, 2mb etc are good speeds to be working with if your into multimedia & surfing a lot. Not to mention the fact that broadband doesn't hog up the phoneline! But then again, if you're only a casual browser who just likes to surf occasionally, checking emails & such, then sticking with dial-up & saving money might be your best option.

Answer 3

If you're on the internet a lot than yes. Especially if you like to download music, games, or anything! Streaming video is almost impossible on dial-up, but a breeze on DSL. Plus everyone has DSL so if you don't have it than you might as well have an 8-track player in your car! But if you're not too worried about it and can deal with it, or if you don't have the extra cash to spare.. than just keep dial-up. We won't tell ;)

Answer 4

Hello. I am making this simple here. Dial up will download Yahoo messenger for about 10 to 22 minutes, while DSL will download Yahoo messenger in just 2 minutes.

Have a great day.

Answer 5

Of course!! Is a car more convinient for transportation than a car? Of course!

DSL is faster downloading and uploading, and it frees up your phone line. It is worth every penny. Unless your a grampa who only uses it for emails and reading some news; DSL is better all the way.

If I had to make a choice between having DSL or Cable TV, no doubt I'll go for DSL.


Good Luck,

Answer 6

If its available...yes. Not only will you free up your phone line, but you will see a dramatic increase in your surf speeds.

Answer 7

ya considering i dont have to wait for the ringing to stop


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Answer 8

yes.

Answer 9

yes!!!!!