What is the fastest internet services to the slowest internet services?

- Tommy, June 13, 2007 (name changed for privacy)

Hi Tommy, thank you for visiting IntenetServiceDeals.com and for taking the time to submit your question. Download speeds for the most common internet connection types are as follows.

Dial up: 28 to 56 kbps
AirCard Cellular: up to 400 to 700 kbps
Satellite: 700 to 1,500 kbps
DSL: 768 to 7,100 kbps (7.1 mbps)
Cable: 3,000 to 12,000 kbps (12.0 mbps)
Verizon FiOS: 5,000 to 30,000 kbps (30 mbps)

Please keep in mind that the internet service providers are pushing the limits this year and seem to be rolling out higher speeds every 6 months. Of course, you will pay more money for higher speed. Cable companies at the moment tend to have an “all or nothing” service offering which makes them appear higher priced.

DSL service providers tend to let you buy in at different speed levels. Take a look at AT&T’s current offering as an example:

Att Yahoo Basic DSL $14.99/mo, 768 kbps
Att Yahoo Express DSL $19.99/mo, 1.5 mbps (1,500 kbps)
Att Yahoo Pro DSL $24.99/mo, 3.0 mbps
Att Yahoo Elite DSL $34.99/mo, 6.0 mbps

Now compare Att Yahoo DSL to Comcast Cable Internet at $42.95/mo for 6.0 mbps

- John

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