Broadband DSL Compared To Cable Modems

By: Stephen Kreutzer

The speed of incoming and outgoing internet computer data can
vary between broadband DSL and cable modems. Understanding how
cable modems operate in comparison to DSL provides a better
understanding of why broadband DSL is the preferred choice in
broadband technology.

Cable modem internet service is used mainly in residential
settings rather than for business use because it is usually
offered as a package deal with cable television programming.
Cable programming uses separate channels within one main cable
for television broadcasting, outgoing internet computer data
from subscribers, and incoming internet computer data to
subscribers in specific locations. Unlike DSL, all cable
television and internet subscribers in a specific location share
the same cable to and from the provider. This means that every
cable subscriber sharing that single cable also share bandwidth.
The speed of internet service via a cable modem doesn't depend
on the distance to and from the provider. It depends on the
number of other subscribers on the same cable who are using the
internet simultaneously.

Broadband DSL allows subscribers to use the same telephone line
for telephone communication and internet access. Broadband DSL
uses frequencies that go way beyond the frequency range of
regular telephone service, so data transfer speed with DSL is
considerably greater than other options. Unlike cable modem
internet service, the speed of broadband DSL depends on the
distance the provider is to the DSL subscriber and connection
speed chosen by that DSL subscriber. DSL is generally faster
than broadband cable modem service because of greater amounts of
bandwidth availability. Broadband DSL is a dedicated internet
link that can be counted on for speed and reliability.

DSL is clearly the best choice of broadband technology for the
general public as well as businesses relying on fast connections
and internet downloads. Internet users can rely on broadband DSL
for faster internet browsing, game plays, and emailing, as well
as all other internet-based activities.

About the author:
Stephen Kreutzer is a freelance publisher based in Cupertino,
California. He publishes articles and reports in various ezines
and provides broadband and DSL resources on GoTo-Broadband.com

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