DSL Service

DSL Service is a fast-growing segment of the access universe. DSL has been available for many years from the telephone company, and it has been embraced by small business owners. DSL availability can depend on issues such as distance from the Telephone Company Central Office, so at times this can limit the availability.

DSL Service is available from the telephone companies, as well as selected resellers who have bundled the DSL service with their own internet access to bring the end users a branded DSL offering. A great number of joint ventures occur in the DSL service business, so make sure to investigate who actually provides the service and check with their current customers to find out how satisfied they are. After all, who knows better than a current customer how good an access provider is?

DSL offers slower upload than download speeds.
DSL is significantly faster than dialup access.
DSL is in general much slower than cable internet access
A user with a DSL line can talk on the phone and access the internet at the same time, removing any need for additional telephone lines.