What is ADSL?

ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) is a technology for transmitting digital information at a high bandwidth on existing phone lines to homes and businesses. Unlike regular dialup phone service, ADSL provides continously-available, "always on" connection.

What do you need to get connected?

• An ADSL Line -  You need to have an ADSL line installed or you can have your existing phone line converted to an ADSL line
• A router - An ADSL router is also known as a DSL modem. The router is used to connect your computer to the ADSL phone line for using the ADSL service.
• An ADSL account - You need to set up an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). There are many accounts of different sizes available, each packaged to meet a user's specific usage requirements

Advantages of an ADSL connection

• “Always on” connection that provides you with a continuous connection to the Internet.  You simply access the connection by clicking on your browser unlike the antiquated method of dial-up access where it is necessary to sign on to your account.
• Instead of paying for the time that you spend online, you can now enjoy a low fixed monthly fee that offers unlimited Internet access.
• ADSL broadband allows you to use your telephone and fax line while surfing the Internet at the same time.  You do not have to worry about disconnecting your Internet connection whenever you want to talk on the telephone.
• With an ADSL broadband connection downloading information from the Internet is much faster than the standard dial-up access connection and your multimedia applications will work much more efficiently with this type of connection.
• ASDL broadband has changed the face of business by providing a way for workers to receive and respond to details of company business in a cost effective manner.