JavaScript Is Disabled. For An Optimal Experience, Please Re-enable JavaScript. JavaScript Is Disabled. There are several choices when it comes to connecting your home to the Internet and the world at large. Each has benefits and drawbacks.
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Covad DSL provides a dedicated service over a single telephone line while cable modems offer a shared service over a cable network. The more neighbors that are connected using cable Internet services, the slower service becomes. Independent tests show that for daily use, DSL offers much better performance than cable. On the other hand, some industry observers estimate that it will take 20 years for two-way cable upgrades to reach the same number of homes and businesses as DSL service. 56K. 56K actually operates at a maximum of 52 Kbps.