DSL

Digital Subscriber Line

It is a technology that uses existing telephone lines to provide high-speed Internet access to homes and businesses. DSL works by sending data over the copper Cables that make up the telephone network.

It uses a different frequency band than traditional telephone calls, so it can transmit data without interfering with phone service. - Ofthen refered as ADSL #alt-name Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line - It’s name taht way becouse the speed coming to our homes is diffrent then this on telephone lines - Also dowlond speed is faster then the upload speed (Asymetric) - \~ 3km limitation fot the central office(CO) - 200 Mbit/s downstream /20 Mbits/upstream are common - Faster speeds may be possible if closer to theCO ### Advateges - Can be delivered ove r an existing telephone infrastucture - More affordable then another high-speed options