Cable General Information

The terminology cable internet access refers to the transmission of an Internet service over a cable modem. The wide spread of cable modems, along with DSL technology, has allowed for broadband Internet access in many countries. Unlike its counterpart DSL, cable internet access isn’t distance sensitive; your connection will be optimal regardless of where you’re located.  They require very little installation, unlike satellite and they are always connected to the internet so there’s never a wait to connect.


Cable Vs. DSL

In comparison, DSL usually offers a slower speed but with lower latency and more variance between service packages. With DSL service quality is also a lot more reliant on the customer’s location in relation to the phone companies nearest central office or terminal.

The two largest disadvantages to cable Internet access:

• Residential broadband network technologies, such as cable provide a fixed amount of bandwidth that is shared by the population of users on the network (in example of cable, other users in the neighborhood share the provided bandwidth). Therefore, connection speed can largely vary depending on how many users you're currently sharing the network with.   

• Cable Internet providers are often reluctant to offer cable Internet access without combining it into a cable television service. They usually do this through offering a higher rate for cable modem service, than offer a package deal were you can get cable internet access and television together at a reduced price. However some cable internet access providers that are able to resell cable internet access from cable companies usually don’t enforce these higher prices.

Popular Cable Internet Providers

Time Warner High Speed Internet
Time Warner offers absolutely amazing no contract required deals, $29.95/month for 6 months with free installation included. Why wait for web pages to load on a slow dial-up connection when you could get where you want to be instantly! Time Warner high speed online Internet is all about speed, fast surfing, fast downloads, everything about it is fast. With speeds topping out at 5.0 Mbps, which is often double standard ADSL packages and more then 100 times faster than a standard dial-up connection. Absolutely no contract required and included is a 30-day money back guarantee!

Comcast High Speed Internet - $19.99/mo.
Comcast offers packages starting at 19.99 a month although it’s only for the first 6 months, included in this package is a free cable modem! Unleash the speed of raw pure broadband with speeds up to 6 Mbps, roughly 120 times faster than your standard dial-up connection. Lightning quick download speeds, always connected service and always ready to get you where you want to be. With Comcast high-speed Internet you can expect your Internet experience to be taken to the next level.  


Cox
You can expect great offers from Cox High-Speed, with prices starting at 19.95/month with the first 3 months free! Cox also offers many local area promotions, enter your address in their website and check out what’s being offered in your location. Other packages deals can include free Motorola modems, free self installation kits. Check out Cox High-Speed today and see what’s available for your location.  


Adelphia
One of the most talked about providers, Adelphia Internet is offering high-speed cable internet access starting at $23.95/month for the first 3 months. Adelphia High-Speed will create an absolutely exceptional Internet experience for you. Everything you’ve come to love about the Internet is made faster with this great Internet service. You’ll be able take full advantage of all the Internet has to offer with this service, such as live streaming video and video conferencing.


Charter High Speed Internet Special only $19.99/mo
Get connected with Charter High-Speed for only $14.99/month, an absolutely unbelievable price! Charter may not provide the best speeds compared to the other providers, but for the average Internet user it’s good enough. The reliability of Charter is known to be very exceptional. With great prices, great reliability and decent speeds Charter is suited for the average Internet user.

Edited by Administrator - 14 Apr 2007 at 10:34pm

Well cable isn't a dedicated connection, it's shared with your neighbors so it's slightly less secure but if you take the proper steps to secure your network you shouldn't have much to worry about. 

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Is cable less secure then DSL or Dial-Up?

Edited by james - 02 Oct 2008 at 1:10pm