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At 05:48 PM 3/8/99 EST, Perthuis@xxxxxxx wrote:
>In a message dated 3/8/99 1:16:50 PM EST, gw1933@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
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><< Also has anyone heard of a ASDL line from gte? >>
>ASDL from GTE is supposed to be the way to go. It is only available in the
>GTE area and on copper lines. If you have fibre optics, it will not work. It
>is supposed to be faster than anything else, requires no special equipement
>and is about $30 per month. I have not used it but have been researchng it.
>
>Pert
My understanding (Fast Web Access article in Mar 99 issue of PC World) that
ASDL consistently ranks 3rd behind a T1 line and cable modem for net speed.
DSL maxes @ 1.5Mbps (but gets as low as 384kbps), whereas cablemodems range
from 3-5 Mbps. If you live in a particularly upscale neighborhood where
*everyone* is cable web-connected, then you likely experience some
slowdown. In the meantime, it's simplicity, lower cost, and no contract
requirements make this a no-brainer for me.
Michael
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