Open Web pages, download music, e-mail photos, all faster than before
Up to 3.0Mbps downloads up to 50x faster than a 56 Kbps dial-up connection¹
Up to 384Kbps uploads
Wait, wait, and wait some more
Logon time
Instantaneous connection
Have to wait for a connection each time you log on and redial if there is a busy signal
Reliability
Uninterrupted access
Frequent disconnects that kick you offline
Existing Phone Line
Be online and on the phone at the same time using your existing phone line
Have to kick family members or roommates off the phone to use the Internet, or get a second line
FEATURE
AT&T DSL SERVICE
CABLE SERVICE
Dedicated Connection
A line that's dedicated to your household means other users in the neighborhood will never slow it down
Shared connection; can run slower as a result of other users nearby
Installation
DSL plugs into your existing phone jack; there's no need for another connection near your computer
Uses a cable connection for service, which may require wiring or a technician visit
Security
Uses your phone line, a dedicated line that's already in your home and yours alone
A line that you share with everyone in your neighborhood
1 Based on performance with a 56Kbps modem. Actual speed may vary based on phone line conditioning, inside wiring on premises, Internet or network congestion, and the speed of Web sites you connect to on the Internet, among other conditions.
