Fast Internet+Digital Cable+Phone, or cell phone + slow (DSL) internet?

[SunnyD]

Here's the dilly...

Right now, I pay $89.00/mo for the following through my cable co:
10/1 Internet (which regularly hits 25/1)
Digital Cable + Starz/Encore (plus a DVR, but the DVR isn't enabled so I can only "DVR" currently showing shows)
VOIP with free local/LD, but no voicemail (it costs extra?)

Now, I have the potential option to get in on the AT&T $10 (or $15) DSL, 768k/128k, and get a pair of cell phones, probably one being an iPhone for me (and something simple for my wife) for about $60/mo.

Now mind you, I enjoy downloading all these large swaths of internet that publishers put out these days, but I don't do much in terms of streaming anything. About the most I do is gaming.

So, keep the current package, or move to DSL/iPhone? I can't do both, as it's not in the budget.

 

[spidey07]

the 128 up could be just a little low for gaming. I'd stick with cable. 89 bucks for what you're getting is really good.

 

[venkman]

You will quickly and PAINFULLY notice the difference in Internet speed. Stick with cable and F the iphone. If you still want cheap cell phones, get some prepaid guys. Tmobile is selling a $40 prepaid cell phone complete with $25 in call credit. You can buy cards in $100 or 10c per minute increments.

 

[shortylickens]

I hate cell phones in general and even if I like them I would probably spend a lot more time on my computer than on my phone.
Go for the fast ISP. You will be grateful.

 

[Malak]

Keep the cable internet, ditch the cable TV, get the cell phones.

 

[TwiceOver]

Usually I would say "Whichever is cheaper", but cell based internet would suck.

 

[SunnyD]

Originally posted by: Malak
Keep the cable internet, ditch the cable TV, get the cell phones.

Not an option. Internet then jumps to $55/mo, putting my total bill for phone/net well over $100/mo.

Originally posted by: TwiceOver
Usually I would say "Whichever is cheaper", but cell based internet would suck.

It's not cell-based. I'd pick up DSL for ubercheap.