| Dial-Up |
Cable |
DSL |
Wireless |
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VERY, VERY slow |
Limited to 2 mbps downloading and 384 kbps uploading
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Limited to 3 mbps downloading and 384 kbps uploading
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Speeds up to 8 mbps downloading and uploading
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Can't handle many of today's internet sites
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Best price if you ALSO buy video service
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No more than 1,500 ft. from the phone company for
top speed
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Wireless access for your entire home, building or block
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May require second phone line
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Up to 4 weeks to install
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Best price if you ALSO buy telephone service
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Installed in days
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Connection
is not always on — must wait to access the internet
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Not everywhere
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Up to 6 weeks to install
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Available throughout your community
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Not everywhere
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