Cable vs. DSL

When it comes to speed, value and service, Cable leaves DSL is the dust. For the fifth year in a row Road Runner High Speed Online is at the top of PC Magazine's Reader Satisfaction Survey for superior broadband service. Compare for yourself.

How does it work?

Cable

Cable High Speed Online is available over our Fiber Rich Network and allows customers blazing fast speeds. Plus, you can surf the web, watch TV and chat on TWC Digital 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.

How does it work?	Cable	DSL
Fastest Speed Available	20 Mbps download 2 Mbps upload	6.0 Mbps download 384 Kbps upload
Standard Service Speed	10 Mbps download 1 Mbps upload	1.5 Mbps download 384 Kbps upload
Equipment	Time Warner Cable Technology	DSL service is distance-sensitive and availability varies by address
Free Internet Security Suite and Parental Controls	YES	VARIES
Online Storage	YES	VARIES

This Comparison based on leading competitor in Texas.

For residential use only. Over 13x faster than DSL claim is based on Road Runner Standard’s maximum download speed of 10 Mbps versus the basic DSL package's maximum download speed of 768 Kbps. Actual speeds may vary. First 500 MB of Road Runner Safe Storage is free. Monthly charges apply for additional storage. Security software is currently not available for Macintosh computers. Internet Security Suite software must be downloaded on Road Runner and registration is required. Terms and conditions of this offer are subject to change at the discretion of Road Runner and/or CA at any time. Road Runner reserves the right to discontinue any feature or offer at any time. Not all Road Runner products and services are available to customers using the Microsoft® Windows VistaTM operating system. Not all services available in all areas. Subject to change without notice. Some restrictions apply.