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DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) & Cable Modem
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) is a broadband technology that revolutionized internet access by using traditional telephone lines, offering high-speed connectivity and an “always-on” connection. In contrast, cable modems leverage cable television infrastructure, providing swift bidirectional communication for high-bandwidth internet access, making them popular in urban and suburban areas despite occasional network congestion challenges. Let’s look in detail at these technologies;
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DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) is a broadband technology that provides high-speed internet access over traditional telephone lines. DSL utilizes existing copper phone lines but separates voice and data signals, allowing users to access the internet while simultaneously using their telephone line
Key Features
- Broadband Access: DSL offers high-speed internet access, surpassing the capabilities of traditional dial-up connections.
- Asymmetric and Symmetric DSL: ADSL (Asymmetric DSL) provides faster download speeds…