Two internet technologies have emerged over the past several years for switched data communications services. Cable Modems operate over two-way hybrid fiber/coax and provide user rates as high as 10 Mbps. The average speed most user will see is at around 550-650 KB or (4500-5500 Mbps), but some people may experience slightly faster speeds. ADSL Modems (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Lines) operate over existing copper telephone lines and provide rates as high as 8 Mbps, but more …showed first 75 words of 1318 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1318 total…to the entire customer base. Even though, Cable companies are out performing ADSL companies, because they offer a faster, less expensive product to the consumer. With a few security precautions by the user, for example: Firewalls, Anti virus scans, Etc, cable modems are far more superior to ADSL, in this writer's opinion. Sources of information: 1. www.cnet.com Article - Cable Vs DSL By Daniel Tynan 2. www.dslreports.com Forums. 3. Cablevision - Internal training manuals.