Digital Subscriber Line

ADSL2 is a standard to deliver connectivity to the Internet using dial-up connections. It is designed to work approximately two times faster than ADSL. This means that the speed of up to 24 Mb / s of discharge and 3.5 Mb / s for loads are theoretically possible. To break part of the jargon, DSL means Digital Subscriber Line and refers to technologies that allow a normal telephone line to carry data on the Internet at the same time as voice calls. ADSL is the most common version of this technology.

The asymmetrical means and refers to a set-up that allows a higher speed of data to upload to the network download. Because the majority of home users download more data that goes up, ADSL is more efficient and viable, therefore more economical, among the internet offerings. ADSL2 uses an advanced form of technology to cope with higher speeds. It requires a new computer at both ends of the connection. This means that ADSL2 is available only in area once the local telephone exchange has been updated.

Customers wishing to use the services of ADSL2, need a new router modem. There is no need to make any changes to the telephone line. If companies charge more for ADSL2 service it depends on them, although some analysts believe that competition between providers means that there is little scope for the rise in prices.