# DSL vs POWERLINK **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [September 8, 2005, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156 "2005-09-08T10:45:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2005, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156/61 "2005-09-23T19:30:46Z")
woofuckinghooo… downloading a Steam update for CounterStrike: Source… large file, nothing else going on right now (aim & two IE windows open): 980.x kb/s avg with a peak of 1.3mbs per Steam ---
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2005, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156/62 "2005-09-23T19:47:56Z")
> [@walter](#): > > and I think your analogy is off. > > some people like coke, and some like to drink urine. To each his own I guess, but you get the point!!! ---
**Author:** ![Real\_Deal](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/real_deal/32/7332_2.png) [@Real\_Deal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Real_Deal)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156/63 "2005-11-03T01:25:49Z")
![file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Mark/My%20Documents/Tech%20Depot%20Technology%20For%20Your%20Business%20-%20Speed%20Test\_files/speed\_chartG.gif](file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Mark/My%20Documents/Tech%20Depot%20Technology%20For%20Your%20Business%20-%20Speed%20Test\_files/speed\_chartG.gif) **Your Speed is: 6219.5 Kbps** ---
**Author:** ![dawn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dawn/32/7209_2.png) [@dawn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dawn)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 6:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156/64 "2005-11-03T06:29:52Z")
I think powerlink would be easier, because it’s all on one bill. I had powerlink and Adelphia cable, and I was never let down. The only time my service went down was when there was a really bad storm about 2 years ago and the power was knocked out all over Western NY. ---
**Author:** ![JaysGreenLX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jaysgreenlx/32/7321_2.png) [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 6:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156/65 "2005-11-03T06:33:57Z")
> [@BuickGN](#): > > dsl sucks balls compared to cable internet. > > plain and simple, there is no way DSL is going to be any faster than cable. You don’t have any issues with Powerlink at around 7pm every evening?? It is slow as balls at that time of night. I just signed up for DSL. I had DSL before and liked it much better than Powerlink. ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 6:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156/66 "2005-11-03T06:38:35Z")
In most cases, Powerlink is DEFINATELY better than DSL. But in other parts of the world, or country, there are other options besides these two. FIOS is fiber optic, offering RETARDED fast speeds, like 35Mbps down and 15 up lol ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156/67 "2005-11-03T06:43:02Z")
> [@dawn](#): > > I think powerlink would be easier, because it’s all on one bill. I had powerlink and Adelphia cable, and I was never let down. The only time my service went down was when there was a really bad storm about 2 years ago and the power was knocked out all over Western NY. so is verizon speaking of which, I remember reading not long ago that verizon was going to offer naked DSL soon, then shortly after reading something about them deciding to call it quits. When I was checking out my new place, the lady told me that I could get naked DSL thru verizon there… wierd. ---
**Author:** ![RobHimself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e480ec/32.png) [@RobHimself](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobHimself)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156/68 "2005-11-03T06:50:36Z")
> [@Daddie](#): > > In most cases, Powerlink is DEFINATELY better than DSL. > > But in other parts of the world, or country, there are other options besides these two. > > FIOS is fiber optic, offering RETARDED fast speeds, like 35Mbps down and 15 up lol Adelphia is beta testing 1 16Mb connection in virginia i forgot where but it will be 60 a month ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156/69 "2005-11-03T06:59:21Z")
i just got my new modem with the rs232 port installed. now its time to play!!! ---
**Author:** ![RobHimself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e480ec/32.png) [@RobHimself](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobHimself)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156/70 "2005-11-03T07:09:31Z")
Nice!!! Let me know how that works for you. Since they are no longer my employer im looking to give myself a break wherever i can. ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156/71 "2005-11-03T07:11:22Z")
it will work super now that i can get rid of my old firmware 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156/72 "2005-11-03T07:39:34Z")
lol hackers ---
**Author:** ![itsJim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c67d28/32.png) [@itsJim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/itsJim)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 7:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156/73 "2005-11-03T07:47:44Z")
DSL has better latencies than cable which it makes it better if you play games or need low ping times. If you don’t believe me have someone from DSL do a tracert (or traceroute) to a website and then do the same. Not only will the one with DSL have better ping times to the different hops, they will also have about 1/3rd the amount of hops. Also, Adelphia’s uptime is shit. Not as bad as it used to be, but not as good as it should be. ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 7:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156/74 "2005-11-03T07:49:17Z")
id rather download at 800k than play games with a percentage better ping than cable. Ive never had any problems playing online with cable, even b4 it was uncapped. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156/75 "2005-11-03T08:29:55Z")
> [@BuickGN](#): > > id rather download at 800k than play games with a percentage better ping than cable. > > Ive never had any problems playing online with cable, even b4 it was uncapped. ditto BTW - isn’t there _supposed_ to be a reinstated cap soon? ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 8:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156/76 "2005-11-03T08:46:46Z")
Since we have all cell phones, we don’t feel like paying for a a home phone when its a cell phone. Power link is amazing, I got there cheapest cap and I’m still getting 4 m/bs. Downloads are around 400 k/bs. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156/77 "2005-11-03T09:00:08Z")
like I said in my last post, my landlord told me that you can now get naked dsl… although for the money, powerlink is probably the way to go (if you already have cable thru them) ---
**Author:** ![tour](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f07891/32.png) [@tour](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tour)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156/78 "2005-11-03T17:05:48Z")
I have a question, im not really sure what naked dsl is. From what I understand it could be one of tow things. Dsl on a phone line from a different carrier, or dsl on a line that has no phone at all, jsut dsl? which is it? ---
**Author:** ![Fetter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c2a13f/32.png) [@Fetter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fetter)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156/79 "2005-11-03T17:19:43Z")
> [@SkunkApe](#): > > for DSL…it depends on how far u are from the hub i think it is…??? > > but i have been on both…and imo powerlink\>DSL… :word: The farther you are from the hub the slower it gets. At least with Powerlink it depends on how many people are on in your area at the time. My vote goes to powerlink. ---
**Author:** ![itsJim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c67d28/32.png) [@itsJim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/itsJim)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156/80 "2005-11-03T21:44:34Z")
> [@BuickGN](#): > > id rather download at 800k than play games with a percentage better ping than cable. > > Ive never had any problems playing online with cable, even b4 it was uncapped. > [@Nikuk](#): > > ditto > > BTW - isn’t there _supposed_ to be a reinstated cap soon? Good thing I wasn’t asking about either of YOUR preference’s… If he is a gamer or just a casual web surfer than DSL will not only be better, it will be cheaper. Adelphia is only better in the download speed category. BTW, uncapping would have nothing to do with games playing better… If you really are uncapped… (Not that it can’t be done, it’s easy, it just isn’t worth it) [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsl-vs-powerlink/2156.md?page=5)