Tim Higgins has the bandwidth blues.
Serious surfers know the broader the bandwidth, the better.
Using a DSL hookup, for example, we downloaded IBM's annual report in three seconds, vs. nearly a minute via analog phone modem. But the array of broadband choices is confusing, to say the least, and each technology has drawbacks along with benefits. For many consumers, however, the hassles are worth it. Before you make your choice of service, here's what you need to know. With more than 1 million subscribers, cable has an early lead in providing high-speed Internet access.