| DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) | DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) is a technology that turns ordinary telephone lines into high speed digital lines that can handle both voice and data communication at the same time. The local telephone company must support DSL for it to be available for the end-user. A special DSL modem and network card must be installed to access the Internet through a DSL connection. Often that equipment is provided by the local telephone company or Internet Service Provider who will supply the Internet connectivity.
DSL connections are much faster than ordinary telephone line connections. The speed of DSL is tied to the distance between the customer and the telephone company central office. The shorter the distance, the faster the connection. A DSL connection is an always-on that offers instant connectivity, but should always be protected by a
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