The various xDSL connections provide different ranges of speed, and
different tradeoffs between uplink and downlink speed. The xDSL speed available to a customer depends on the limitations of
the network and the policies of the service provider. A
service provider may charge a higher rate for the highest
speed DSL connection.
The speed experienced by the user depends on
the amount of congestion in the ISP's network and external
network connections, as well as the xDSL speed.
Other topics in our resources on Broadband Internet related to xDSL Speed include: