DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. This new technology provides high-speed access to data over a single pair of ordinary copper telephone wires. DSL uses the greater portion of a previously unused phone frequency to transmit data TO users, while a smaller portion receives information FROM them.

Since DSL works over existing phone lines and in conjunction with POTS (plain old telephone service), you can use it to surf the web while you talk on the phone! Moreover, DSL is up to 125 times faster than even a 56k modem, and its secure, dedicated line means 24 hour access with no busy signals.

DSL is available in different speeds to meet your bandwidth needs and budget requirements:

Download speed refers to data transfer from the Internet to your computer, i.e. browsing a web page or receiving email or files.
Upload speed refers to data transfer from your computer to the internet, i.e. sending files, sending emails, etc.

*Peak download speed approachable on a 7.1Mb DSL class line is actually closer to 3.5Mb. Please understand this limit when purchasing a 7.1Mb DSL line.

kb: kilobits, or thousands of bits, per second.
Mb: megabits, or millions of bits, per second.

Telerama currently delivers Personal DSL service to customers in Bell Atlantic territory. DSL is not available everywhere, but the list of areas that can receive it continues to grow as the surrounding telephone systems expand. To get prequalified for Personal DSL, send an e-mail including your complete address and phone number to adsl@telerama.com, or call us to find out if you can get Personal DSL in your neighborhood.

If you need commercial rather than residential DSL services, look into Telerama's Enterprise DSL.

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