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Re: Gaming latency: Comcrap vs DSL?
said by Jonnycat :
Hi,
I am currently a Comcast customer, and am about to switch over to DSL for my broadband connection.
Speed I'm not too concerned about, but how about latency? Does anyone have any experience they've had comparing the gaming latency between cable (Comcast) and DSL?
Thanks for any help on this,
Jon
DSL typically has lower latency as it is a direct connection to the R/T or CO, where it is then dumped out with the rest of the traffic - Unlike Cable which is constantly competing for bandwidth. It really depends on the area, however. Down here in San Antonio my cable internet connection is just as good as my DSL up north in Chicago. However, up in Chicago comcrap is quite horrid. Overall though, DSL is typically better for gaming. |
