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ADSL is a low cost, high speed, "always on" Internet connection which requires an existing analogue telephone line to provide access to the internet. Upload speeds are limited making it ideal for users who mainly want to download information.
ADSL Benefits:
- Superior speed at an economical price
- Instant "always on" connection - no need to dial up again
- Web pages load quickly and smoothly
- Large e-mail attachments can be downloaded in seconds
- Downloading files from the Internet is fast and reliable
- Audio and video files can be played "on-line"
- Allows sharing of an existing analogue fax or phone line
- Options can be provided for secure remote access for a limited number of users
This table shows the time it takes to download a 1mb file:
| Connection type and speed | Speed of Download | |
| Dial Up Connection (56k modem) |
2 minutes 20 seconds |
| ADSL 512 Kbps (1/2 mb) |
16 seconds |
| ADSL 2048 Kbps (2mb) |
5 seconds |
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