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TheU · 12-24-2009, 07:26 PM

ADSL vs Cable internet in Calgary. Main players shaw and TELUS.... so far, from trying out TELUS turbo for the 1st time ever, imo Shaw has some real competition speed wise. Some observations about my new adsl I'm trying out:

-TELUS is very stable. It's almost uneasy watching the speed test stay at the same number
-TELUS's new modem, the d-link gateway is really really good, huge improvement over siemens
-The setup process has improved 201321012 fold with no CD and most of it automated

Overall, I'm very impressed with the process of installing and the modem itself. Anyone who's not in a good area for shaw should def check it out.

Now the fact remains, however, Shaw is upwards of 20 mb's for second for me when it's good. When it's average its in the 15 range, and when it's bad I rarely see it go below 12. So while a very very steady 12.5 sounds good... compared to Shaw's blazing top end it just comes off a little limp (my employee discount makes this a huge issue tho.. is that extra speed really worth another 20 bucks a month?)

How has everyones experience been with Turbo? Shaw extreme? Curious to see some speed results (and where you are in town)

12-24-2009, 07:26 PM	#1
TheU Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calgary Alberta Exp:	The internet thread; Shaw vs TELUS ADSL vs Cable internet in Calgary. Main players shaw and TELUS.... so far, from trying out TELUS turbo for the 1st time ever, imo Shaw has some real competition speed wise. Some observations about my new adsl I'm trying out: -TELUS is very stable. It's almost uneasy watching the speed test stay at the same number -TELUS's new modem, the d-link gateway is really really good, huge improvement over siemens -The setup process has improved 201321012 fold with no CD and most of it automated Overall, I'm very impressed with the process of installing and the modem itself. Anyone who's not in a good area for shaw should def check it out. Now the fact remains, however, Shaw is upwards of 20 mb's for second for me when it's good. When it's average its in the 15 range, and when it's bad I rarely see it go below 12. So while a very very steady 12.5 sounds good... compared to Shaw's blazing top end it just comes off a little limp (my employee discount makes this a huge issue tho.. is that extra speed really worth another 20 bucks a month?) How has everyones experience been with Turbo? Shaw extreme? Curious to see some speed results (and where you are in town)