[sllug-members]: Broadband when DSL not available?

[Lonnie Olson]

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Robert Graziani wrote:
> I use Comcast's cable broadband service. If you have cable service it's
> probable that the cable company offers broadband. It's much faster than
> DSL.

That is a myth.  Comcast cable is *not* faster than Qwest DSL.

First fault.  For the word faster to be used, it must be faster on both
upload and download rates.
  FACT: Qwest DSL has faster upload rates than Comcast Cable

Second fault.  This is a generalization, and does not take into account
of customer location.
  FACT: In many areas Qwest offers faster download rates than Comcast.

Third fault.  Comcast Cable's advertised speeds are estimates, or maximums.
  FACT: You rarely get rates Comcast advertises.  Qwest gives you the
rate you pay for dedicated all the way to the ISP's location.

- --lonnie
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