> Why is a T1 3 x slower the a cable modem but 20 x more expensive... Because a T-1 gives you a guaranteed level of service, a guaranteed uptime, a guaranteed response time for repair, and a dedicated connection to the 'net with multiple IPs. A cable-modem is a shared solution with no guarantees on level of service, speed, uptime, or mean-time-to repair.
Depends on where you are based really.In Singapore, SingNet provide > 2Mbit cable connections with some very good uptime gaurantees. One thing I particularly like about their uptime gaurantee is that if it's down for more than 60 minutes in any one day, that day is free. If you get a total of 3 hours downtime in any one month, the whole month is free.
In India, the cable companies provide an uptime gaurantee of 85%. Which means that it *should* be working 85% of the time. If it's not, then tough.
Kam. p.s. - Isn't this getting a bit off-topic for the security list ?