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For many years the promise of a reasonably priced, always
on, faster way to access the Internet has always been just
around the corner. However, in the UK at least, we seem to
have been stuck with the same old choices - cheap but slow
access using a modem or always on, expensive access using
leased lines.
Now, there is a third choice, that does provide reasonably
priced, high performance internet access, available 24 hours
a day without any call charges. This new choice is ADSL (Asyncronous
Digital Subscriber Line).
ADSL is a method of delivering high bandwidth services into
your home or office, using the same copper cable that delivers
your existing telephone service. ADSL is capable of providing
access to the Internet at upto 2Mbit/s, which is over 35 times
faster than a normal modem.
The equipment that enables ADSL to work is already installed
in over 500 BT local telephone exchanges, providing access
to 35% of homes and businesses right now. By mid 2001 50%
of homes and businesses should be in an ADSL enabled area
with 70% coverage by the end of 2001.
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