There are times when our mothers don’t really get us. How many one-sided arguments had there been since becoming an adolescent? And how many missed chances had we allowed because she just won’t let us go to that event? And how many times have they scolded us for spending too much on frivolous stuff rather than those that help us be better people. One of the most common debates in the household, other than the never-ending argument of whether to increase the allowance or not, is getting a DSL. But what exactly, is, a DSL?
At a Glance
A DSL, is an acronym for digital subscriber line. It was, however, formerly called the digital subscriber loop. But really, what it does it do? A DSL is a “family” of technologies which provide users with Internet access.
How does it Provide us with Internet Access?
What is does it it transmits digital data over the wires of a local telephone network. In a more complex explanation or the so-called telecommunications marketing, this term, DSL is more popularly understood as an asymmetric digital subscriber line or ADSL. This is because ADSL is the most commonly installed DSL technology. A DSL service is simultaneously delivered with a wired telephone service on the same telephone line. A DSL is able to do this because it uses a higher frequency bands for data.
On the other hand, when it comes to the customer premises, a DSL filter on each non-DSL outlet will actually block any high frequency interference so as to enable simultaneous use of the voice as well as the DSL services.
The consumer DSL’s “bit rate” services normally ranges from 256 kbit/s to 40 Mbit/s in the direction to the customer or called the downstream. This is of course considering the DSL technology, line conditions, and service-level implementation. In ADSL, however, the data output is in the “upstream” direction, which is the direction to the service provider. This is normally lower, hence the need for a designation of asymmetric service. The difference of this from the SDSL or symmetric digital subscriber line services is that the downstream and upstream data rates are equal.
What are the Uses?
Thinking how to convince your mother dear to get a good DSL deal? Try using these reasons:
Many Research Materials are Available Online.
Who doesn’t know Google? When it comes to homework, the Internet is a crucial factor. Yes, there are still enough books in the library, but when you need something accurate at a speed no less than what you can afford, the internet is definitely the best solution.
Internet is a way of Life.
It will help you communicate say, with your group mates for a group project. Data transfer is a lot easier using the internet rather than exchanging hardcopies of a report you altogether need to present.
Communicate
When you have relatives or friends that you need to talk to, it is easier and cheaper to use the internet. An DSL usually has a fixed monthly rate with unlimited hours whereas a prepaid card has limits.
So there, a brief overview of a DSL as well as reasons to sell it to mom.
James is a Technology Consultant and a certified CCNA. He has explored many Internet options over the years and he always looks for a reliable DSL Internet Providers. He occasionally logs on to dslproviders.net to find out about what offers are available from various dsl providers.