[Gllug] Broadband modems

[Bernard Peek]

In message <2FED908A-ACE6-11D7-9E0F-0003939B9512 at yahoo.co.uk>, North 
London John <northlondonjohn at yahoo.co.uk> writes


>Can anyone suggest a particular modem, give general advice on what to 
>check for when getting broadband, or recommend sites with such info?

Go for a combined modem/router. That way it's hardware independent.

>
>And just for the flames, ISDN vs ADSL?

ISDN; slow(ish), expensive, reliable

ADSL; fast(ish), cheap, less reliable

Leased-line; fast, expensive, reliable.



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