Re: Cable still best bang for buck; except where Fios available
I think the cable/dsl thing is very regional.
In my area it's Charter Cable, Verizon DSL (no fios yet), or dialup.
Now Verizon's plan is $30 for 3000/384 and that's their highest service level.
Charter's plans start at $48 for the 384/128 plan and $55 for 3000/256. Charter offers the highest level of service here but you have to pay a lot more for it - $67 for 5000/384. The funny part is the charter rep bragged about how excellent 384k is as an upload speed. I had to laugh.
I guess it depends on the providers themselves, and your area. In my area, I have two options: DSL or Cable. If I wanted DSL, I'd have to order a land line at a $55 install fee, plus $30 a month. I could then pay $37.95 a month for 3000/768 kbps DSL. That's almost $70 a month for slower service, and a land line that only telemarketers will call me on.
Or, I could get cable at 7000/512 kbps for $44.95 a month. Since my condo association pays for 83 channels of TV, my cable bill is a mere $44.95 a month for basic cable and internet.
I'd rather have more upload, but I believe Verizon filters port 25 and 80...those ports being open are a must for me.
So, why would I choose Verizon DSL when cable gives me so much more? Granted my sitution is a bit unique...I doubt anyone living here has DSL because of it.
