PocketMatrix

I have Comcast cable. I prefer cable so much more than DSL. DSL you still have to dial up, it's slower, harder to setup and maintain, easier to screw up (telephone companies are composed of idiots), although Earthlink does know what they're doing. But if there's any way you can get cable internet (other than Adelphia) then go with that.

DSL: 512k to 640k
Cable: 1,500k to 3,500k

that's 2 to 6 times as fast. It still works even if your TV goes out, and it doesn't affect the TV picture or audio at all. Although upstream can be a little lacking, but it's all great, easy to set up. I put mine together, including network in 10 minutes, got the free do-it-yourself setup kit with the included modem all for only $19.95 a month. I saved $60 when I canceled dial-up and my other phone line. DSL is more expensive also. Cable isn't affected by weather either. Cable is definitely what I'd choose.

But if your only option is Earthlink DSL then there's surely nothing wrong with that. It's much better than Dial-up. I just have something against using telephone cabling in general, my phone company is not the best.

Pray....for...Mojo

Anyway, whats the website for Optimum? Im thinking about getting high-speed, since I can afford it now

no, DSL doesnt tie up the phone lines. It runs on a high frequency while voice data runs on low. You will have to put little DSL filters on all your voice lines though, no biggie. Although moose seems to think that you need to dial up for dsl, you really dont, just once when you turn on the modem, and then its on until power goes out or something. You do not need to redial everytime you restart or want to use the computer or anything.

One thing they do have right about cable modems, you can expect a much higher speed(downstream at least). And a quick trip to SpeedGuide.net, and you can often get your cable modem running closer to a T1.