Cable vs. DSL
How does it work?
Cable
Cable High Speed Online is available over our Advanced Fiber Network and allows customers blazing fast speeds. Plus, you can surf the web, watch TV and chat on TWC Digital Home Phone all at the same time.
DSL
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) is installed through a filter on a telephone phone. The filter separates out high frequencies (used for online service) from the lower frequencies (used for phone service). The DSL computer modem and the phone can be used at the same time without interference.
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How does |
Cable |
DSL |
Benefits of Cable |
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Fastest Speed Available |
15 Mbps download
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6.0 Mbps download 384 Kbps upload |
More than twice as fast as DSL |
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Standard Service Speed |
10 Mbps download
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1.5 Mbps download 384 Kbps upload |
Standard speed is 4x faster |
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Technology |
Via an Advanced Fiber Optic Network
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Via phone line |
Newer technology - Fiber Optic Network |
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24 x 7
Customer Service |
YES |
VARIES |
Convenience and support, any time, |
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Free Internet
Security Suite and Parental Controls |
YES |
VARIES |
Security and control at no additional cost |
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Online Storage
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YES |
VARIES |
No need to purchase additional storage space- keep all files safely in one location! |
This Comparison based on leading competitor in Southern California.
Road Runner® High Speed Online (Standard): DSL speed claim is based on road Runner's Standard download speed of 10 Mbps versus Verizon's advertised DSL 768K package and AT&T Elite DSL. Actual speeds may vary. (Upgrade only: Self-Installation kit is free.) Security software is currently not available for Macintosh computers. Internet Security suite software must be downloaded on Road runner and registration is required. Not all road Runner products and services are available to customers using the Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system. TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
