Hey Everyone! I am currently thinking of cancelling my service with my cable internet provider so that I can switch to the cheaper DSL internet provider in my area. The DSL provider told me that I would get 6 mbps where I am at. So is that about the same as having cable? WilL I be able to watch episodes off the ABC website? Any input would be great!

Depends on what speed, your cable was, my last cable company offered 4 difference speeds depending on what plan you bought. Also DSL depending on where you live, can differ in strengh.

I just have regular high speed with comcast. It's whatever you get when you get basic high speed internet. This company I am interested in is all the way in CO. She told me I would get about 6 mbps. I'm just wondering how fast that is if it is even fast at all.

A typical DSL download speed would be 3mbps, with an upload speed of 1.5mbps (how fast a large email attachment will be uploaded, e.g). The actual speed you get will depend on a number of factors; frankly, I'll be surprised if you can get 6mbps for download (that's what they tell you to sell their service, I suspect). I think the theoretical max is around 10mbps. The speeds for cable tend to be higher. You can read all about DSL vs cable speeds here (http://compnetworking.about.com/od/dslvscablemodem/a/speedcompare.htm).

6Meg DSL is becoming more common but it depends more on your location than anything else. If you can get a free month and cancel without penality then give it a shot. Just don't cancel your other provider right away.

Speedtest.net - The Global Broadband Speed Test (http://www.speedtest.net/)
You can test your speed there by selecting a location close to you.

My cable internet provider tells me that I'm supposed to get 6M down and .5 up. I actually come quite close to those numbers on a regular basis when I'm downloading large files but I'm one of the lucky ones I think.