EarthLink plans to nudge its broadband customers toward cable Internet access instead of digital subscriber line services in a move that could boost its future profit margins. But there's a catch. In ...

Q:I've always thought that cable Internet and DSL were comparable in speed, but lately I've seen a television commercial by a cable company that claims its high-speed Internet service is much faster ...

The broadband war between phone and cable companies may be entering a new phase, according to subscriber growth numbers disclosed in a pair earnings reports this week. AOL Time Warner's Time Warner ...

Most people use cable TV or digital subscriber line (DSL) for high-speed Internet access at home. In fact, 50% of all broadband customers use cable, 42% use DSL, and 8% use fiber-optic cable, ...

Lower DSL prices could pose a serious challenge to the cable industry's hammerlock on the U.S. market for high-speed Internet access, according to financial analysts. Speculation about a broadband ...

Q: I’m moving to a new house where I can use either DSL or cable internet service, so which is better? A: Getting a solid internet connection has become a vital resource for us all, so doing your ...

Question: I want high-speed Internet access. Which is better? DSL or cable? What’s the difference? Answer: First, you have to determine whether you have the luxury of a choice. DSL and cable Internet ...

QUESTION: I’m moving to a new house where I can use either DSL or cable internet service, so which is better? ANSWER: Getting a solid internet connection has become a vital resource for us all, so ...

A device that connects multiple computers to a cable or DSL line for Internet access. Also called a "residential gateway," "modem/router," "modem gateway," "home gateway" and "Internet gateway." The ...