How to Find DSL for Xbox

Any DSL service is adequate for Xbox Live.

The only reason to get a DSL service for an Xbox is to access Xbox Live. Because any DSL service is fast enough for Xbox Live, finding DSL for the Xbox is as simple as choosing the most competitive DSL plan that suits your needs. The one distinction between faster and slower DSL plans for the Xbox is the ability to host online games as opposed to joining them.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Decide on your own gaming needs. The speed of an Internet connection will impact your ability to host games with a minimal degree of latency (in other words, the game will be faster and less "laggy" if the host has a better Internet connection). For example, hosting a game of "Halo 3" on a DSL connection that downloads at 3 Mb/s (megabytes per second) is better than hosting a game at 1.5Mb/s, because the game will run smoother; however, to simply join a game, there is unlikely to be a difference if your DSL provider runs at 1.5Mb/s rather than 3.0 Mb/s.

2. Choose a DSL provider. According to Xbox.com, the following providers of high-speed Internet (whether cable or DSL) are able to meet the requirements of connecting to Xbox Live: Adelphia Powerlink, AT&T, Comcast, Earthlink, Quest, Verizon Online DSL, Charter Communications, Cox High Speed Internet, Mediacom Online, Road Runner High Speed Online and America Online. Choose the DSL provider that meets your gaming needs.

3. Contact your local DSL provider and ask about an estimated DSL speed range for the service you requested in your specific area. DSL connections vary based on the provider, quality of the router and overall distance from the communications hub where the DSL is provided from. Thus, proximity to the DSL provider matters. Request an estimate of your download/upload speed that is unique to your location.

References

• Xbox Support: High-Speed Providers
• TechTarget: The Fast Guide to DSL