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ADSL Information

ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) is a technology which allows phone calls and the Internet to be used on the same physical phone line at the same time.  Unlike a traditional modem that places a phone call to an Internet provider, with ADSL your computer is permanently connected to the Internet and allows you to still make and receive telephone calls.

The service makes use of your existing telephone line. It splits the signal into two, one for voice communications and the other for the high-speed data connection. It makes use of a frequency range not used in normal voice communications.