Verizon DSL vs. Comcast High-Speed Internet

When you’re shopping for high-speed Internet, you may find yourself with a choice between DSL (digital subscriber line) and cable. Fast connection speeds are usually a priority with most consumers and both DSL and cable offer download speeds up to 70 times faster than dial-up. The question then becomes what other special features do DSL and cable offer? Below, you’ll find a comparison between Verizon DSL and Comcast High-Speed cable Internet to help you compare the two types of service.

Comcast High-Speed Cable Internet

• Speed – With the launch of Comcast’s wideband high-speed Internet in 2008, Comcast download speeds now reach up to a blazing-fast 50 Mbps with the company’s Extreme 50 tier of service, Comcast wideband’s Ultra tier of high-speed Internet also offers impressive speeds at up to 22 Mbps for downloads. Comcast wideband is now available in about 30 percent of the company’s markets with more regions being added all the time.
• PowerBurst – Want extra speed from your high-speed Internet connection? With Comcast, you get a PowerBurst of speed at no extra cost just for being a high-speed Internet subscriber. Whenever you download or upload a large file, PowerBurst accelerates your connection so it’s even faster.
• Reliability – With Comcast High-Speed Internet you’ll never wait for a dial-up connection again – you’ll have a continuous connection along with the reliability of an advanced fiber-optic network.
• Security - Comcast High-Speed Internet includes the highly-acclaimed McAfee Security Suite at no additional cost to its customers. The suite of services includes protection against identity theft, viruses, spyware, and website pop-ups.
• Email and Special Features – Comcast High-Speed Internet customers receive seven email accounts, each with 10 GB of storage. You’ll also have the ability to listen to your voice mail from your PC; forward messages by email; and combine the contacts from your cell phone, email, and work with the Universal Address Book.
• Comcast.net – Your Gateway to Entertainment - As a Comcast High-Speed Internet subscriber, you’ll also enjoy access to Comcast.net where you can keep up on the news, check your local TV listings, choose from more than 130,000 online news and entertainments videos, as well as share your favorite photographs and music, shop for deals, and play games online.
• Customer Service – You can reach Comcast’s professional customer service and technical support 24/7 by phone, email, or online.
• Special Offers – New Comcast High-Speed Internet customers will find a variety of special offers available including low introductory rates, free Motorola wireless modem, rebates, and more. New customers, or existing Comcast customers who want to upgrade their account, will find money-saving deals with cable, Internet, and phone service bundles.

Verizon DSL High-Speed Internet

• Speed – Verizon DSL high-speed Internet offers download speeds up to 7.1 Mbps and upload speeds up to 768 Kbps.
• Reliability – Verizon DSL high-speed Internet provides a dedicated connection from its central office to your home. Unlike dial-up, you never have to wait for an Internet connection – your DSL connection is always on and ready to go.
• Email and Special Features – With Verizon DSL high-speed Internet you’ll get up to 4 GB of email storage; nine email accounts; mobile phone access to your email; full sync with BlackBerry; personal Web space; and more. You’ll also receive free online entertainment including sports from ESPN, kids and family fare from Disney, extensive coverage of your favorite soaps, and 24/7 news.
• Customer Service – Verizon offers expert help with free 24/7 technical support and customer service.
• Special Offers – Verizon has a variety of special offers for new customers including 30-day money-back guarantee; 14 days free Movies on Demand with Starz Play; 14 days free Verizon Games on Demand; 30 days free Verizon Internet Security Suite; and more. And whether you’re a new or existing Verizon customer, you can save money by bundling your TV, Internet, and phone services.