ADSL

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Information on Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)

ADSL (Asymmetric digital subscriber line) allows broadband data services to be carried on conventional copper pair telephone cables. The capacity provided depends on the distance between the subscriber's premises and the local telephone exchange; ADSL provides higher capacities for subscribers who are closer to the exchange
     The term "asymmetric" in ADSL refers to the difference in uplink and downlink capacities; typically a much higher capacity is provided for the downlink than for the uplink.

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