Posted by
BiBrun on
URL: https://www.es-forum.com/DSL-vs-cable-high-speed-internet-tp1548170p1548171.html
Interesting thoughts, Marc. I do think DSL is a hazard, especiallyif you
have old flat phone lines (vs twisted pair CAT-3 or better;
CAT-6 I think is shielded).
from the phone company you can get a DSL filter that goes right
in the entry box, that can filter any line that does not need the DSL.
In one case I didn't even have to pay for it--just asked the phone
guy about getting one when he was checking the lines nearby.
You might also be able to put a regular DSL filter in there but
when I tried they wouldn't fit in the box.
If you try cable modem let us know how it goes...
Bill
On Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 3:27 PM, Marc Martin <
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> Hi all,
>
> For years I've had high-speed DSL internet (over the phone lines) in my
> house. In fact, one could argue that my ES started not much after
> getting DSL! I'm wondering if high-speed cable internet would actually
> be better for people with ES. The reason I wonder is because I believe
> the phone lines aren't well-shielded, while cable TV wire is well-shielded
> and grounded. Also, the DSL high frequencies travel to all of the phone
> jacks throughout the house, including the one next to the head of the bed
> (although DSL automatically shuts off when it isn't being used, so this may
> not be a big deal). Cable TV wiring doesn't usually go near the bed, and in
> my house, I could disconnect the cable TV wiring to the bedroom altogether
> (since there is no TV in the bedroom).
>
> Just curious if it would be good (from an ES standpoint) to switch from DSL
> to cable internet, or if it probably makes no difference...?
>
> (or even ClearWire, although I suspect that wireless high speed internet is
> probably not a good idea!)
>
> Thanks,
>
> Marc
>
>
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