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Al Shamil Cable Or DSL - Which Is Better?

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Al Shamil cable or DSL - which is better? Apr 23, 2004
I'm planning to sign up with the Al Shamil (?) always on service from Etisalat but I see I have a choice of cable or DSL (both available where I am).

Which one would you recommend?

little johnny
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Apr 23, 2004
I suggest DSL. It's more stable than cable.
Ridan
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Apr 23, 2004
well it will depend on ur internet needs.
i personaly use dsl.
cable would offer more but rumors have sadi that dsl is more reliable.
i havent tried the alternative so i would know but i enjoy what i have and i'm considering upgrading it from its curretn 384kb status to 1mb.
FAKESPIKE
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Apr 24, 2004
definately dsl mate.
smartd
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May 02, 2004
Thanks for the advice 8) , seems to consistently favor DSL...

Have read cable has higher bandwidth but is more dependent on how heavily your neighbours are using it. That's be a hard one to figure out beforehand though.

If anyone else is interested, http://www.dslreports.com is a useful site (although has very little information on UAE).
little johnny
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