
DSL technology is advancing at an extremely rapid rate. More importantly, DSL providers are also adopting new technology, like fiber optics, that will change the playing field in the competitive high speed internet market. Both At&t’s new Uverse and Verizon’s FiOS have left cable providers scratching their head wondering when this evolution happened. DSL service providers went from offering 5-7 Mbps speeds to 30 Mbps litterally overnight. The have invested large amounts of money in infrastructure which made it all possible. These advancements in technology don’t just cover internet access, the new fiber optic lines also carry TV and phone signals with unmatched clarity.
So how do you choose? The best place to start is by understanding your personal internet access needs. choose a speed that makes sense for how you plan on using the internet. Supersonic speed is not for everyone. Luckily for consumers, both At&t and Verizon offer several plans under the normal DSL speed. Many of the plans offer cash back incentives, free wireless modems, reduced pricing and other special online only offers. So the best thing you can do is compare them side by side at the plan level. You can also read DSL service provider reviews to get more familiar with what each ISP is offering.
If you cannot resist the need for high speed, fiber optic internet is the way to go. There should be a new term to describe these providers since DSL is no longer the dominating technology. Nonetheless, we will be reviewing and featuring DSL providers from time to time on one of our article pages. We are entering a new era of broadband technology so we’ve decided to give it the attention it deserves, in hopes that the information will assist consumers in making better decision.