2 out of 3 households nationwide with high-speed Internet use cable-based technology.
| Cable Internet vs. Dial-Up | Cable Internet vs. DSL |
|---|---|
| Cable Internet is always connected, always on. | Cable Internet is up to 7x faster than DSL. |
| Cable Internet is up to 150x faster than dial-up. | DSL is delivered over telephone lines, and some lines might not be of sufficient quality to support data traffic. |
| With Cable Internet, there is no need for an extra phone line. | With Cable Internet, you receive the same rate of speed no matter what distance you are from your provider. With DSL, speed degrades the further you live from the local facility. |
| With Cable Internet, you can talk on the phone and surf the Internet at the same time. | With Cable Internet, upgraded networks have more maximum capacity than DSL. |