DSL Vs Cable Internet – Know the Basics
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and Cable Internet are the two dominant ways to ‘get connected’ these days (now that the dial-up era is over) yet their technologies differ significantly. Whether you should go with one or the other will depend on your circumstances and the type of customer you are. Beware not to fall for every advertising promise, since words like “speed” may not apply to you, even though they ring true to the technology itself. Knowing the basics about security and speed will help guide your decision-making when choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and enable you to ask all the right questions before being sold into the deal. Security is a much debated issue when it comes to DSL and Cable differences. At its core, DSL boasts more protection because each line is a dedicated one, meaning your connection is not shared with other users. This way, even if you have a static IP address*, the chances of a hacker gaining access to your data is slimmer than with Cable.
