| |
56K modem dialup |
DSL connection |
Wireless connection |
| Speed |
Low Speed.
download up to 53k,
upload up to 33.6Kbps |
Medium speed.
Most providers provide 384K download and 128k upload for consumer. |
High speed.
both download and upload at same speed
from 384K to 11Mbps |
| Coverage |
Within same calling area
for local call |
MUST be within 3 miles
for 384K speed/128K speed |
up to 20 miles from
the cell site. |
| Internet phone |
frequent latency |
some latency depends on
actual bandwidth you get |
Smooth without latency |
| video application |
video frame is chopping |
some chopping |
smooth video stream |
| Upgradable |
Not up-gradable |
might need different equipment
or installation. |
same equipment, no extra
installation. |
| Mobility |
NO |
NO |
YES |
| Connection |
dial on demand |
always connect |
always connect |
| Monthly ISP account cost |
17.95 |
range from 59.00 -199.00 |
69.95 |
| Phone cost |
base line charge plus usage. (range from $20.00/month
and up) |
fix cost |
No extra expense. |
| usage charge per 100 hours at 5 calls per day |
could range from 8.00 to 50.00 |
fix cost |
No extra expense. |
| Total monthly cost |
could range from 50.00 a month
up to 100.00 or more. |
$59.00 - 199.00 |
$69.95 |