Dsl Advantages and Disadvantages
November 16, 2009 by DSL and Broadband Tips
Filed under About DSL
Before a business or homeowner considers purchasing a DSL service, they must understand what DSL (digital subscriber line ) can offer them as well as its advantages and disadvantages.
In todays world there are a variety of ways to connect to the Internet. These include using a modem, a local-area network connection in your office, a cable modem or a DSL connection. DSL offers a high-speed connection while using the same wires as a phone line. DSL speeds are available in a range from 144 Kbps to 1.5Mbps. This is 2.5 to 25 times faster than a standard 56Kbps dial-up modem. DSL is useful for sending bandwidth-intensive applications like streaming audio/video, video conferencing, telephone calling, application programs, online games and other high-bandwidth services.
The following are some advantages of DSL service:
You are always online and can still use the phone line for regular calls Your Internet speed is much faster than a regular modem (1.5 Mbps vs. 56 Kbps) Most DSL installations don’t require new wiring, so it uses your existing phone line
Phone/Internet Simultaneously Up to 25x Times Faster Than Dial-up Modem Cost Effective No Busy Signals No Dropped Connections Faster Downloads Faster Games Multiple Computers on Single DSL Line Dedicated Connection & Speed
One thing to remember when signing up for DSL, the modem is usually supplied by the DSL provider as part of the installation.
The following are some disadvantages of DSL:
Your DSL connection works faster if you live closer to the provider’s central office Data being received is faster than data being sent over the Internet DSL availability is limited to certain cities, not everyone can get this service
It’s important for a business to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of using a DSL connection. Having adequate bandwidth can be key to a business’s success and vital to a homeowner working out of the home. Both types of consumers can’t afford downtime due to a sub-par internet connection. DSL can be just the internet service they are needing, or it could be that they need more bandwidth to satisfy their needs.
Thanks to Laura Rucker for contributing this article to our DSL blog:
In todays world there are a variety of ways to connect to the Internet. These include using a modem, a local-area network connection in your office, a cable modem or a DSL connection. DSL offers a high-speed connection while using the same wires as a phone line. DSL speeds are available in a range from 144 Kbps to 1.5Mbps. This is 2.5 to 25 times faster than a standard 56Kbps dial-up modem. DSL is useful for sending bandwidth-intensive applications like streaming audio/video, video conferencing, telephone calling, application programs, online games and other high-bandwidth services.
The following are some advantages of DSL service:
You are always online and can still use the phone line for regular calls Your Internet speed is much faster than a regular modem (1.5 Mbps vs. 56 Kbps) Most DSL installations don’t require new wiring, so it uses your existing phone line
Phone/Internet Simultaneously Up to 25x Times Faster Than Dial-up Modem Cost Effective No Busy Signals No Dropped Connections Faster Downloads Faster Games Multiple Computers on Single DSL Line Dedicated Connection & Speed
One thing to remember when signing up for DSL, the modem is usually supplied by the DSL provider as part of the installation.
The following are some disadvantages of DSL:
Your DSL connection works faster if you live closer to the provider’s central office Data being received is faster than data being sent over the Internet DSL availability is limited to certain cities, not everyone can get this service
It’s important for a business to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of using a DSL connection. Having adequate bandwidth can be key to a business’s success and vital to a homeowner working out of the home. Both types of consumers can’t afford downtime due to a sub-par internet connection. DSL can be just the internet service they are needing, or it could be that they need more bandwidth to satisfy their needs.
Thanks to Laura Rucker for contributing this article to our DSL blog:
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