| > | | | | you have a phone line with which to connect, then |
| DSL — which stands for Digital Subscriber | | | | you’re already all set. |
| Line — is a great way to get high-speed | | | | - Many DSL providers will supply you with the |
| internet service, without having to get a cable | | | | right kind of modem as a part of the DSL |
| modem, or live in an area that has cable lines. DSL | | | | installation. |
| providers have very fast and comparatively | | | | There are a few minor disadvantages to DSL |
| cheap internet connectivity. | | | | that you might want to note. But it is pretty clear |
| To explain DSL, it is a way to enjoy high-speed | | | | that DSL is far superior than any standard |
| internet using your telephone line, just as you | | | | connection to the internet, and if you have the |
| would for dial up. Except that it has so many | | | | choice, you should most certainly aim for the |
| more advantages than a regular internet service | | | | convenience of high-speed. Some of these |
| could provide. | | | | disadvantages include: |
| Have a look at some of the great ways that DSL | | | | - DSL connections work best when you are |
| internet can benefit your home or business: | | | | located close to the DSL provider’s central |
| - With a DSL installation, you can keep your | | | | location. If you are, indeed, close, then this should |
| internet connection open, and still use the same | | | | not be a concern. |
| telephone line for phone calls; both incoming and | | | | - DSL internet is faster for receiving than for |
| outgoing. | | | | sending. However, the sending is still a great deal |
| - The internet speed that you can obtain with a | | | | faster than standard internet services. |
| quality DSL provider is much greater than that of | | | | - DSL service is not available universally. |
| a regular dial-up modem. To compare, you can | | | | You’ll need to check your local suppliers to |
| get an average of 1.5 Mbps with a DSL modem, | | | | find out if they are DSL providers. |
| as opposed to only 56 Kbps with a dial-up | | | | If you want reliable, high-speed internet, then |
| connection (that’s 10 times faster!). | | | | you’ll likely be looking into a quality DSL |
| - DSL connection doesn’t necessarily mean | | | | provider to supply you with precisely what |
| that you’ll need any new wiring. As long as | | | | you’ve been looking for. |