ADSL (Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line) is a BT telephone line that has been upgraded to enable a user to benefit from high speed internet access. In order to subscribe to ADSL a user must live in area that is serviced by a local telephone exchange that has been ADSL enabled. Currently over 1000 BT exchanges have been upgraded to ADSL enabling approximately 2/3‘s of the UK population to benefit.

 

ADSL uses an existing telephone line and allows for telephone voice calls and Internet access to happen at the same time. As ADSL is asymmetrical this means that speeds for downloading are different than upload. Traditionally downloading (receiving) is quicker than uploading (sending). This means that viewing websites and receiving information will be considerably faster.

 

In order for a user to receive ADSL they must meet the following conditions:

Live in area that is serviced by a local exchange (you must normally live no more than 3 - 5.5km from your local exchange)

 

• Have a BT Telephone Line
• Own a PC with a minimum specification
• Purchase an ADSL Modem + Filters