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ADSLStandard for transmitting data through existing copper telephone wires. ADSL was developed by US telephone companies as a way of competing with cable television companies in delivering both TV and telephone services. ADSL is one of several types of digital subscriber loops (DSLs) in use and the most popular connection for home internet access. ADSL technology allows for rates of data transfer faster than standard modem rates. A downstream rate (rate for receiving data) of up to 9 mbps (megabytes per second) is possible, and an upstream rate (rate for sending data) of up to 1 mbps. A special ADSL modem is required to use the technology. Downstream rates of up to 24 mbps are possible with newer versions of the standard, such as ADSL2+, but these can only be achieved over short distances (as of 2006). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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According to the report, the number of ADSL users in Japan will
reach 14. These innovative
one-of-a-kind solutions quickly and cost-effectively enable carriers to
deliver ADSL services to premium residential and small business
subscribers that are currently beyond the reach limits of CO-based or
DLC-based DSLAMs. Projected Technology Adoption Cycle for ADSL Modems
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