>The only other option for me really is dsl. The dsl speeds are rated based on speed as well (bracketed) but even the fastest dsl here doesn't compare to cable (yet).
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We are on DSL but thinking aboutn switching over to cable - from what I gather such speeds are shared between a couple of users. Same way on your side and you were lucky to have "nonsucking" neighbours or different setup ? Upload speed symmetrical ?

curious

thomas