Faster dsl connection?
 

I'm on a dsl connection and while it's definately better than dialup(not by much) it's kind of lacking in the downloading department. Like downloading programs and music, i usually top out at around 25kbps on a good day, maybe 40 if it's from a fast server like download.com. Are there any tweaks or tips that the gurus can show me?
thanks.

Re: Faster dsl connection?
 

No tweaks or tips really. It just depends on where you live and what services/speeds are offered. Here in madison, we have DSL that is almost as fast as cable. I am using cable and can download at about 200 kb/sec. When I had dsl last year I could download over 100 kb/sec. Call your dsl provider and ask if you can upgrade to a faster connection speed (if they offer it) or just say ---- it and go cable.

ACTUALLY now that I think about it, you can get dsl through SBC and yahoo very cheap and it's fast. My dad just signed up last month and it is super fast, at least 5 times faster than what you have now. Right now it only costs $14.95 a month! That is by far the best deal I have ever seen on high speed internet. Hit them up now.

Re: Faster dsl connection?
 

Depends greatly on where you live.

Qwest offer 7MB DSL connections. You can get that guarenteed if you want for like $130/mo.

But they offer 128/256/512 ect. Best thing to do it call you provider. DSL has so many options and service levels. Cable is a little more simple. Either you can get the service or not. DSL is available in some areas but at limited speeds.

Re: Faster dsl connection?
 

fuckit, i'll go cable... now if I could just find some money...

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im on cable.. record d/l of 350ish kb/sec

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Road Runner by Time Warner Cable, $45 a month (usually about 20 for the first three) and I get 6mb/sec+ download speeds if I can find a good enough server.

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i have comcast cable, 3.5 mb connection. from good servers i get usually 500 +/- a few, never download slower then 350 unless the server just sucks.
its well worth the money.