Anyone have BellSouth DSL?

[ZowieHowie]

I'm in the process of moving, and I can either go with Comcast or Bellsouth for High-Speed

I called Comcast, and they have some pretty sweet deals on Cable Internet and Cable TV, but the rates are only good for 5 months.

I'm leaning towards Bellsouth for DSL and phone. They have DSL Lite ($24.95) and the next step up is $33.95. Does anyone have DSL lite? How are your speeds? The CSR made it seem that it was terrible, and that the $33.95 is a better option. Basically, I browse the internet, chat, and sometimes download (though infrequently)

Can someone make a recommendation ;-)

 

[thepd7]

I would say lite unless you split it to more than 2 computers. What you use the net for doesn't need that much bandwidth.

 

[thescreensavers]

i got the 3.0 service becuse the 6.0 its not availible. but I never had a problem with bellsouth even during the huricans it stayed up even when the phones had no dial tone.

 

[xanis]

Comcast if you plan on networking more than one computer, DSL if you're only going to use it on one.

 

[ZowieHowie]

Originally posted by: Xanis
Comcast if you plan on networking more than one computer, DSL if you're only going to use it on one.

Well, I plan on using it on 2-3 computers (1 desktop and 1 or 2 laptops). Is DSL really not a good option for more than 1 computer? I was gong to set up the laptop(s) wirelessly and have the desktop hard wired to the router.

-The DSL Lite has DL/Upload speeds of: Up to 256 Kbps/128 Kbps
-The DSL Ultra has DL/Upload speeds of: Up to 1.5 Mbps/256 Kbps

 

[CellarDoor]

Go for the cheapest one, and then upgrade if you feel it isn't enough (if you choose dsl that is).

 

[AMDMaddness]

I just ditched Charter 3mb service for Bellsouth DSL 3mb service. Much better, web pages load faster and I pay about $8 less a month. I would go DSL! I like it better than my cable.

Edit I have 4 pc's on my DSL. http://www.iinet.com/home/dslvscable.php
Pete

 

[thescreensavers]

I have 8 computers and my BS DSL is plenty fast.