What does ADSL mean? : Broadband Wise

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What does ADSL mean?

ADSL Broadband is by far the most popular choice of UK Broadband - if it is available in your area. ADSL is known in full as Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line. ADSL uses your existing telephone line for your Broadband connection. It splits the signal into two channels, one for voice communications (telephone calls) and the other for the high speed data connection.

Advantages/Disadvantages of ADSL.

ADSL will offers you much the same service as a dial-up connection, only much faster.

Here is a brief list of the advantages and disadvantages of ADSL Broadband:

Advantages

• High speed "always on" connection
• Fixed monthly cost
• Great value for money
• Competitive modem & router prices

Disadvantages

• May not be available in your area - use our Broadband Phone Number Checker
• Could be slow at certain times of day depending on number of users

However, don't let the few disadvantages put you off as it is by far one of the easier ways of getting Broadband in your home.

What Equipment do I need to get Started with ADSL Broadband?

• BT Telephone Line - you will need to be within 5.5km of an ADSL enabled exchange and will have to have tests carried out on your telephone line to confirm you are able to get ADSL Broadband. If you know that a neighbour or someone in your street has ADSL Broadband, it is likely you will be able to get it.
• ADSL Modem or Router - Most Broadband ISP's will provide you with this equipment, if not take a look at www.dabs.com where you will be able to purchase everything you need at a great price.
• MicroFilter for Phonesockets -If you are using your standard phone sockets which you also use for your normal telephone line you will need a micro-filter. This is designed to plug into your phone socket to separate voice from data. If you have more than one phone socket in your house you will need a MicroFilter for every socket.
• Choose a Broadband Service Provider - Broadband Wise has listed what we believe to be the top two ADSL Broadband Providers in the UK below. However, you can take a look at other Broadband ISP's listed on Broadband Wise by clicking on one of the links under Broadband ISP's.