jay173 Posted August 24, 2005 CID Share Posted August 24, 2005 Whats better ? www.qwest.com dsl 3-5 megs 856up for $34 www.wavebroadband.com cable 4megs 384 up for $45- 54 www.Comcast.com cable 4meg down and 384 up for $45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indestructable Posted August 24, 2005 CID Share Posted August 24, 2005 qwest looks really nice, if you get the 5 meg package for that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV0LUTI0NIZED Posted August 24, 2005 CID Share Posted August 24, 2005 Get WaveBroadband or Comcast, QWest offers good speeds but If you play online games it sucks since it has Interleave but If your just going to use it for computer work then I guess it's okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted August 24, 2005 CID Share Posted August 24, 2005 get aol. then tell me your new screen name so i can collect the bonus for signing up a new customer. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted August 24, 2005 CID Share Posted August 24, 2005 hahaha.. dont get aol.. Go with comcast.. you will more speed upgrades than with any of the other choices.. I would stay away from dsl if possible.. you are likely not to see those types of speeds.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite.Pete Posted August 24, 2005 CID Share Posted August 24, 2005 Get WaveBroadband or Comcast, QWest offers good speeds but If you play online games it sucks since it has Interleave but If your just going to use it for computer work then I guess it's okay. whats interleave? i've never heard of it BTW, back on topic get comcast, ive had them for several years and theyve never let me down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanBuren Posted August 24, 2005 CID Share Posted August 24, 2005 quote from http://www.dslreports.com/faq/2182 "Q: What is meant by 'FastPath' and 'Interleaving'? What is a 'Noise Profile'? (#2182) A: When a customer is put on a "Noise Profile" their DSL line is changed from FastPath to Interleaved. Interleaving is an error correction protocol that is implemented for your line at the DSLAM. With Interleaving enabled, the DSLAM can correct errors in the data stream it receives before passing that data to your gateway router. It is usually implemented on noisy or marginal lines and can greatly increase sync stability and effectively eliminate "first hop" packet loss. The largest drawback to Interleaving is that it will significantly increase your ping time, specifically to your first hop gateway router. If Interleaving is not enabled on your line, it is configured as FastPath. FastPath allows the DSLAM to pass the data received from you to the first hop router without performing any error correction. As a result, marginal lines could experience an increase in packet loss and decrease in sync stability (i.e. frequent sync loss). However, FastPath does produce decreased ping times, especially to the first hop router. The BellSouth DSG (Digital Services Group) is responsible for adding or removing customers from a Noise Profile so you will have to call the helpdesk. Remember though there's usually a reason you are interleaved so you may or may not be able to connect without it. Check here to see if your line is Fastpath or Interleave." VanBuren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite.Pete Posted August 24, 2005 CID Share Posted August 24, 2005 thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netmasta Posted August 24, 2005 CID Share Posted August 24, 2005 I'd say Comcast too. I've had them since '98, and haven't had many problems. BTW, their now 6MB/384Kb. So the're the fastest one on your list too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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