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Home > Forums > Data Transmission > Data Transmissions > DSL / xDSL Forum

 Difference between DSL and ADSL

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grizza (TechnicalUser)
5 Jul 02 4:23
Can anybody, in laymans terms, please explain the difference between DSL and ADSL. Curiosity is killing the cat!!!Many thanks in anticipation!
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jimbopalmer (Programmer)
5 Jul 02 10:29
DSL is the generic term, there are several varieties of DSL (digital subscriber line) IDSL is DSL using ISDN hardware, ADSL is asymetrical DSL faster one direction than the other, SDSL is symetrical, etc.

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TheOldMan346 (IS/IT--Management)
5 Jul 02 13:31
jimbopalmer's answer is on the mark.  Here's some additional info.
http://www.dslreports.com/information/kb

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