ADSL EXPLAINED

ADSL (which stands for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) is a fast-growing technology that uses a normal phone line to provide high-speed Internet access. As ADSL is always connected you don't need to dial-up, email and websites load up quickly and easily allowing users to make the most out of their Internet connection as well as saving time and money.

This high-speed, easy to install access allows you to receive emails almost instantly, view and download information on the World Wide Web quickly, listen to music or watch streaming video in real time and much more.

ADSL operates over your normal phone line. The ADSL signal is carried by two modems - one at your premises and one at the local exchange. These modems are designed to exploit the physical transmission capabilities of the copper wires to deliver higher data transfer rates. Your existing phone master socket is modified to split the line into two channels, one for normal Voice and the other for ADSL.

• Speed
  ADSL provides a high-speed digital access (between 256Kbps, up to 8000Kbps downstream and between 64Kbps, up to 384Kbps upwards). Put simply, this means that you can download information and files from the Internet between 10 and 40 times faster than you can with a standard typical modem.
  For an indication of the speeds that ADSL can deliver click here.
• Always-on connection
  You do not need to keep dialling up to reach the Internet or to check your emails. In fact your emails will be received in real time.
• No phone call costs
  You can make and receive phone calls whilst connected to the ADSL service! This means you don't have to have a dedicated Internet line OR busy signals!