Actually...
I'm not certain about cable (the service may be entirely digital), however ADSL works over existing analogue lines, so must use a modem.
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eViLegion Chief Commissioner of the Scottish Lunacy Board,
Mon 9 Mar 2009, 12:12,
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No
As I explained above coax can sent a digital signal as it is an electronical conduit. Power on=1 power off=0.
Fibre op is faster admittedly but speed is not something were debated atm.
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riverghost servicing your mum since,
Mon 9 Mar 2009, 12:23,
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