Re: ADSL vs Cable Modem

[Kevin Hawkins <tivo@xxxxxxx>]

Title: Re: [ukha_d] ADSL vs Cable Modem

Hmmm no replies on anything below - probably silent flames for not reading
previous threads &/or the post was too long so just on the off chance
that anyone has a recommendation on which is better :

If you do just reply with a vote for ADSL or Cable Modem.. TIA Kevin

PS: I now know answers to most of the questions below (except blocking of
incoming services_- I'm just after an experience vote.




on 10/4/01 1:09 pm, Kevin Hawkins at tivo@xxxxxxx wrote:

> First of all apologies - I know there are a few previous
> threads & I am
> about to plough through the archives, I am just away from home for a
> few
> days.... any quick help would be appreciated though.
>
>    I'm moving and I now have a choice of ADSL or NTL Cable
> modem, I know
> several here have just taken one or other option. - which would you opt
> for
> given a free choice ? Is there a significant difference in the
> performance
> or features ?
>
>    Can I run 'incoming' services ok on both - ie do the
> providers inhinit
> this in any way (dynamic ip expected on both). ?
>
>    Can I share my connection across several PC's with both
> with eg ICS ? (I
> sort of know about NAT issues as I use NAT currently on my ISDN link).
>
>    The cable modem is a little cheaper for me to install as
> I have cable tv
> already so it comes in at £25 vs £40 month (or less if I buy the
> modem).
>
>    I am told I can also get a static ip from BT by paying an
> extra £10 a
> month and becoming a business user.(I think normally you get a USB
> connection) - would I then get an ethernet connection and thus make the
> sharing of the link across PC's easier ? (Mixed Macs, Linux and
> Windows).
> Knowing the problems dynamic ip causes I might take this option.
>
>    TIA Kevin
>
>
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