| DSL broadband is one of the oldest internet service | | | | bandwidth for less money than they used to have to |
| available. It really wasn't available to the consumer | | | | pay. |
| until the late 1990's although it was invented in 1988. | | | | When you compare other services, DSL broadband is |
| DSL broadband uses the existing phone lines as a | | | | a bit cheaper and more economical. There are a |
| means to transmit data to the computer. The | | | | variety of prices as well as internet speeds for |
| consumer is able to keep their phone line and still | | | | individuals who have different internet needs. DSL |
| enjoy being connected to the internet. | | | | broadband continues to work to improve their |
| However, there are limits to this internet service. | | | | technology and to match or beat the speeds offered |
| Because the phone line is being used, data may show | | | | by cable companies. |
| errors and DSL can only work at maximum speed | | | | If you are searching of an inexpensive internet |
| when close to a phone company's switch. If you live | | | | service or for a higher bandwidth service, than signing |
| in a rural area, DSL may not be a good choice if | | | | onto DSL broadband may be a choice you might |
| indeed it is available and cable internet service has | | | | want to consider. The closer you are to your phone |
| become the popular choice, especially when living far | | | | company's switch, the better your service will be |
| from a phone switch. | | | | with DSL broadband. Unlike a dial-up modem, your |
| Like cable internet service, DSL broadband shares the | | | | phone will not be tied up if you are signed onto the |
| amount of bandwidth by all users on a switch. DSL | | | | internet using DSL. In many respects, DLS broadband |
| consumers pay for a fraction of the bandwidth they | | | | is like cable service, so you will need to do your |
| use and like cable internet may see lower speeds at | | | | research to find which bandwidth will meet your |
| peak times when accessing the internet. | | | | needs depending on what it is you want from your |
| When DSL was first invented, it was too expensive | | | | internet service. Emails and internet surfing will require |
| to be available to the average consumer. The phone | | | | less than downloading music or videos. Personal needs |
| switch technology needed more research before | | | | are taken into consideration when using DSL |
| becoming a viable means of communication to | | | | broadband and the service for this means of |
| purchase. In the late 1990's, DSL prices were getting | | | | communication is outstanding. |
| cheaper and now consumers can purchase higher | | | | |