Good value DSL

timbim_2

Where is it possible to get a good value DSL package with enough speed and limits to run remote desktop and a small web server? Small business running this, so VAT reclaimable. Also, anyone suggest a good DSL wireless router?

Thanks,
Tim

C_Ronaldo

Why you calling it DSL for, i call it cable and other people might be the same

Woby_Tide

C_Ronaldo wrote: »

Why you calling it DSL for, i call it cable and other people might be the same

maybe they don't have cable services in the area they want it?

timbim_2

DSL and cable aren't the same. DSL has a set bandwidth for you, cable has a shared bandwidth between you and a whole load of other subscribers.

superscaper

timbim wrote: »

DSL has a set bandwidth for you, cable has a shared bandwidth between you and a whole load of other subscribers.

Not really quite true, there's a contention ratio with both. But I assume as this is for business purposes with a web server you're after SDSL rather than ADSL.

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toasterman

timbim wrote: »

DSL and cable aren't the same. DSL has a set bandwidth for you, cable has a shared bandwidth between you and a whole load of other subscribers.

That said, if you can get both, cable is quite often cheaper, offers faster speeds and in my experience goes wrong a lot less often. Also you don't get "10gb a month transfer" type limits on cable. So long as you're not downloading illegal files 24/7, they don't care how much you use.

timbim_2

Ah. It would seem that I'm after cable then. Yes, I already have ADSL, but realise that since uploads are so slow, there would be little point trying to use it for remote desktop or a web server.

Is the Virgin cable package symetric? Also, do they operate an open port policy, or have any sneaky upload limits? Basicly, is their package suitable for use hosting a small server?

superscaper

timbim wrote: »

Ah. It would seem that I'm after cable then. Yes, I already have ADSL, but realise that since uploads are so slow, there would be little point trying to use it for remote desktop or a web server.

Hence my presumption of SDSL (rather than ADSL) which does tend to be offered to small businesses. Uploads are just as fast as downloads. I don't think cable will offer you significantly higher upload speeds (at least with most packages). There is just as much discrepency between upload and download speeds with bothe ADSL and cable.

timbim_2

Right. Good to have that sorted out. However, is BT the only company to offer SDSL, as they seem to charge a fortune!

Plusnet_company_representative

SDSL is a lot more expensive than ADSL because of the faster uploads and better contention.

You'll normally be looking in the £200pm for a 2048/2048Kbps SDSL service.

What sort of upload speeds are you looking for?