What is ADSL broadband?

ADSL BROADBAND stands for

Asymmetric
Digital
Subscriber
Line

• ADSL is the name given to a broadband connection which works through the copper wires of your existing phone line.
• When ADSL broadband is installed a microfilter is plugged into your phone connection which separates the frequency of your phone line from that of your broadband connection and it is this that allows you to surf the web whilst chatting on the phone.
• ADSL broadband connection comes through the phone line network, direct to your house, so it is the most popular type of broadband available.
• All the technology is already put in place so connecting up is really simple and the service is available right across the country.

• ADSL broadband has the benefit of allowing users to have one person using broadband on the telephone line while the other person is on the phone.

Not interested in having a home telephone line at home? Don't want to pay line rental once a month? The following options may be better alternatives for you to consider:

• Cable broadband
• Mobile broadband