Instanet DSL vs. cable, ISDN, dial-up
InstaLink DSL
vs. Other Connections



DSL vs. Cable
  • Utilizes existing Phone Lines
  • Not shared Bandwidth
  • Rapid Deployment Nationwide
  • Secure Lines
  • Cable must be available
  • Shared Bandwidth
  • Limited Access in Commercial areas
  • Unsecured lines
  • DSL vs. ISDN
  • No dialing up to connect
  • No per minute charges
  • 144k - 6mbps
  • Have to dial up to connect
  • Per minute charges
  • 64k - 128kbps
  • DSL vs. Dial-up
  • Dedicated Connection
  • 144k - 6mbps
  • Do not get bumped off the connection
  • Do not dial-up so no busy signals
  • Digital technology
  • Dial-up to connect
  • 14.4k - 56kbps
  • Can get bumped off the connection
  • Can get busy signals
  • Analog technology





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