| ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber
Line) is a type of DSL (Digital Subscriber Line). It works by
splitting your existing telephone line signal into two; one for voice and
the other for data transfer. The most popular broadband services in the UK
at the moment are running at speeds of 512Kbps (approx. 10 times faster than
a modem), although dropping prices are resulting in 1Mbps and 2Mbps
broadband packages being available almost at the same price as some dial-up
services! Also, some broadband suppliers are currently offering up to 4Mbps
although do not be surprised when you begin to see 8Mbps premium services,
(the current maximum broadband speed possible on the UK phone network). |
