Cable broadband internet is all the rage but not all homeowners have access to cable service. One of the most popular alternatives to cable is DSL service. DSL, which stands for digital subscriber line, is Internet connectivity provided through a high-speed telephone line, which is usually more than 10 times faster than traditional dial-up. But DSL is not without its disadvantages. One of the biggest drawbacks to DSL service is that signal strength weakens considerably the farther the client is from the provider's base. This isn't the case with satellite service, which is usually another option for those that cannot get cable Internet service. When companies advertise speed, they're generally advertising the best-case scenario. Most DSL users will only get some portion of that. However, DS