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| Top Stories for Tue, May 13, 2008
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With ActivePak, you'll be able to solve your most frustrating computer problems and more ... quickly and reliably. With this one easy-to-use service, you will get continuous monthly updates that will speed up your PC and the Internet - at the same time, you're protecting your family and privacy.
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| Connection Types Comparison |
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Connection Types Comparison
Internet Connection Speed Future Plans and Limits
Our Internet speeds will be improving on a consistent basis as technology continues to improve. However, the plans to have everyone on a high speed connection have been slowed considerably by the Internet advertising plunge. Many high speed Internet services are reevaluating their plans and many have even folded. This is helping to create cable connections that are bogged down with too many users. Dialup modem users may have to wait a little longer for cable Internet availability or affordable high speed access plans.
Here is our take on various connections with a few of the pros and cons of each service.
56K Dialup - Usually much less than 56 Kbps. Dialup speeds vary by the quality of the phone line and the many different user configurations. There are many dial-up users who experience extremely slow speeds such as 28 Kbps on 56k connections. Usually you will be assigned a slightly different IP number every time you connect providing some anonymity. When you disconnect, you are truly disconnected unlike the always on high speed plans like cable which pose somewhat of a security risk.
Cable - Speeds vary dramatically from 1-5 Mbps - plus there can be a serious slowdown due to congestion from too many users. Many cable companies offer a special combined deal with cable TV and Internet access together. Usually you will have the same IP number unlike dialup modems where you are usually assigned a different number every time you connect. So with cable, you usually have less anonymity and more security risk as your Internet connection is on constantly and hackers are more able to easily zero in on your constant IP designation.
DSL - Various setups 1.4+ Mbps. The speed can also fluctuate depending on the distance from the central connection switch. With cable connection slowdown a growing problem, many users are seeking a good DSL provider. But nothing is perfect as the masses bounce from provider to provider - slowdown is inevitable until a new Internet service strategy and overhaul is introduced on a national level.
ISDN - Dual-channel is 128 Kbps. Single-Channel is 64 Kbps. Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) includes integrated services to help speed up fax delivery, etc. Mostly used by businesses for a LAN/Internet network and rarely found in the home.
While it's obvious that DSL and Cable are much faster than dialup modems, one thing they all have in common is that they share the same enemies. All will not perform to their maximum potential without a properly configured PC. They also are all susceptible to slowdown from the Internet service provider's gateway overloading from too many users. Many times it is not even your ISP's fault for the slowdown, the Internet backbone can slow down access at any time.
Should I upgrade to high speed? Yes, of course - if you can afford it. The difference is huge but you will love yourself for it. For those of us stuck with dialup, all is not lost. Programs like ActiveSpeed will boost your system so fast! Some PC's are set at the factory to default settings that seriously hamper performance. Click here to read our modem tweak page to learn how to readjust a few settings.
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