DSL vs. Cable
High-Speed Internet

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Trying to decide which type of high-speed Internet provider you want? MoveVirginia can help.

Getting tired of your slow Internet connection? Considering an upgrade to high-speed Internet?

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Comparing DSL and Cable High-Speed Internet

Availability

Cable

According to an article in CNET, roughly 80 to 85 percent of America's 68 million cable TV subscribers, which is approximately 55 million people, can get high-speed access.

DSL

According to that same article, only 50 million consumers can get DSL, putting DSL a bit behind cable Internet in availability.

Installation

Cable

If you choose a self-installation, your cable company will provide a self-installation kit. To install your cable high-speed Internet, you will need a cable jack. You will also need a cable modem, which should be included in the kit.

DSL

If you choose a self-installation, your phone company will provide a self-installation kit. DSL requires phone jacks to work. You will need a modem, which should be included in the kit.

Speed

Cable

Cable modem Internet services on average promise higher levels of bandwidth than DSL Internet services, and this bandwidth roughly translates to raw speed; however, while cable Internet will theoretically run faster than DSL, several technical and business reasons can reduce or even eliminate this advantage.

DSL

DSL is fast, but its performance depends on the consumers distance from the central office. As you get further away from a central office, your DSL service will slow down.

Remember, when comparing DSL and cable, both offer an enormous improvement from standard dial-up. You will notice a difference no matter what you choose.

After you’ve compared all the above aspects of DSL and cable high-speed Internet, it is time to compare price. When considering price for high-speed Internet, you need to shop around. Though DSL is generally thought to be cheaper, different areas of the country offer different deals, so it pays you to look for the best price. You can enter your address on this page to compare prices for cable and DSL Internet in Virginia.

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