hey guy . i'm currently using a 1500kps connection . n my friend is using a 1500kps calbe connection . and his download speed is much better than me . so . wat wrong ? xiAng

hi, it depends on many factors..line quality..modem type..usb modem are slower in my opinion.line quality is a problem im stuck at 1.5mb connection while others are at 3.0mb.if you find your connection slow call your isp to check the line.1.5 mb connection should download at around 175 to 180 kbs. keltik

At one time I had my internet connection downstairs and my computer upstairs. Now I've moved to a place where I've had to put the computer downstairs while the internet connection is upstairs. I can't believe how much faster it is, but when you think about it, it really makes sense. However, that's using wireless dial-up, so maybe you'll see even better results.

With DSL it makes a difference how far you are from the phone company's Central Office (CO). DSL service degrades beyond 3 miles. Bryan

Degrading after 3 miles is pure nonsense! I have a 2Mb DSL connection and my download is around 230 - 240Kbs. Now, yes it will depend on wot ISP you have because they all have defferent set ups, if your friend has a faster download seed then it is very likley that your UPLOAD is faster then his!! My friend has a 1.5Mb Cable Connection and his download speed is around 100 - 120Kbs but his upload speed is faster then mine even with a 1.5Mb connection! 17" TFT VDU Radeon 9200SE 128Mb Modified Intel Celeron 2.8Ghz Antec Truecontrol 550w

Degrading after 3 miles is pure nonsense! Are you saying THIS known fact is wrong? Quoted: DSL-INDUCED ECSTASY, THEN REALITY I first encountered DSL a couple of years ago at a trade show. A few high tech companies were showcasing ADSL modems, claiming downstream speeds of 1.5 Mbps, as well as simultaneous support for inbound or outbound calls on the attached telephone set. When I saw these modems, I was ecstatic. That was then. Today, I regard DSL more soberly. I realize that I have yet to experience a real functioning DSL connection in my home state. Moreover, I am dismayed at the confusion created by the multiple DSL technologies and implementations. All this confusion may ultimately stifle a great technology. There is no substitute for simplicity. You may have a wonderful technology, but unless you make it plain and simple to install, use, and maintain, it won’t find a home with end users. Oh yes, you also need to make it affordable. These basic requirements aren’t met by DSL. It is anything but simple. It is rife with multiple standards and complex implementation techniques. Also, prices are still high. DSL cannot gain market acceptance if the current problems remain unresolved. Will DSL overcome the challenges of complexity and expense? I’d say DSL’s outlook is good on the pricing front. Competition and market demand will eventually lower prices. However, DSL remains complicated. To assess the prospects for simplifying DSL, we’ll have to look at a few key issues. These include signal degradation, flavor proliferation, modulation schemes, and CO (Central Office) equipment options. SIGNAL DEGRADATION DSL is sensitive to an intrinsic problem with copper — signal degradation. After a few thousand feet, a signal over copper wire becomes so weak that DSL cannot function properly. And length isn’t the only problem. Other line attributes can introduce signal disturbances that hamper DSL’s operation. These attributes include load coils (used to amplify signals), bridged taps (used to tap the line to serve other locations), and line gauge inconsistencies. To sum up: Most DSL implementations require that no more than 18,000 feet separate the CP (Customer Premise) and the CO (Central Office) and that the UTP connection be straight and clear, free of load coils, bridged taps, and line gauge inconsistencies. By some accounts, 85% of CP locations served by telephone companies are within the 18,000 feet of the CO. That’s the good news. The bad news, however, is that many of these locations may still have lines unsuitable for DSL. The proportion of clean lines to dirty lines is unclear. Many potential users won’t find out whether they have a suitable line until after they install DSL equipment. i_XpUser

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