Cable vs DSL in BC

Posted by Anton-io! | 8:29 PM | | 0 comments »

Here are some quick points about cable & DSL modems

  • Cable modems run faster than DSL
  • Cable supports 30Mbps of bandwidth, where DSL can reach 10Mbps
  • Cable modem services can slow down significantly if many people in your neighborhood access the Internet simultaenously.
  • DSL and cable Internet providers often implement so-called "speed caps" that limit the bandwidth of their services.
  • In the U.S., cable Internet enjoys significantly greater popularity than DSL

AboutDSL:

DSL (digital subscriber line) technology uses plain old copper phone wires to deliver data at high speeds to your home or office.

  • In the U.S., cable Internet enjoys significantly greater popularity than DSL

Who has the fastest downloading ability?

http://www.dslreports.com/archive

Based on today's date, the following was derived:

  • Rogers Communication - 27th spot - 4883 Down/512 Up (Kbps)
  • Shaw Cable - 52nd position - 3490 Down/533 Up
  • Primus - 49th position - 2786/559
  • Look Communications - 82 - 2564/1225
  • MTS - 95 - 2368/475
  • Telus - 101 - 2147/698

Where to do a speed test of your internet connection
Speakeasy Speed Test

http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/

My current Telus speed test result:

Download Speed: 1322 kbps (165.3 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 546 kbps (68.3 KB/sec transfer rate)

What is this DOCSIS?

Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications (DOCSIS)

DOCSIS permits the addition of high-speed data transfer to an existing Cable TV
(CATV) system.

DOCSIS in Canada

Conclusion - none given yet

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