56k Sucks, should I go broadband?

[Julez]

My home machine has a lousy 56k connection. I'm not sure if you get 'broadband' in the US, probably you guys have a different name.

Have you guys found that it has really made that much difference?

It's gonna cost me a fortune to have them install at my location.. should I go for it?

Also, UK guys have you found BT's broadband service to be any good. Their 56k internet service is shit compared to Telewest.

 

[WODIN]

Yeah we have cable modem and DSL (both are considered Broad Band Solutions). Go for it! I have cable right now and it kicks total ass.

 

[manny78]

Cable sucks, especially around 6-8 PM when there's a lot of people on it. But DSL rules. Yes there's a big difference.

 

[The Whole F/N Show]

Yes. But here's the problem. Once you go broadband you can't go back. Honestly I'd rather not even go online then surf with a 56K now.

 

[WODIN]

Cable sucks, especially around 6-8 PM when there's a lot of people on it. But DSL rules. Yes there's a big difference.

Not disagreeing...Cable is the only solution I had available and I took it. I would have taken DSL if offered but in the rural areas of this country you are not going to find a great many DSL providers.

 

[The Whole F/N Show]

If you are fortunate to live in a bell area that offers DSL it's really the way to go. I have Bellsouth DSL and the service has been excellent.

 

[jeep310]

dsl all the way!