| Having a fast and reliable Internet connection is | | | | One of the most obvious advantages of using |
| very important, especially for people who rely on | | | | DSL over other Internet connection services is |
| the Internet to get most of their work done. | | | | having Internet speeds up to 1.5 Megabytes per |
| Given this, these individuals need access to an | | | | second, which is more than ten times faster than |
| Internet service provider that can provide the | | | | the 56 Kilobytes per second speed that dialup |
| reliable Internet connection that they need. If you | | | | provides. Some advantages also include still being |
| are one of these people, you then need to find an | | | | able to use the telephone while you are online, and |
| affordable and convenient way to get reliable and | | | | there is no need for additional wiring to be installed |
| high-speed Internet connections. Among the | | | | on your computer. Another advantage is that you |
| available Internet connection services on the | | | | do not need to buy a new modem, as DSL |
| market, one viable option is the Digital Subscriber | | | | providers include it in the package. |
| Line or DSL connection, which is a high-speed | | | | On the other hand, there are some minor |
| Internet service. | | | | disadvantages to using DSL. Some of these |
| How DSL works | | | | include not being able to get the best service if |
| DSL is an Internet connection that uses your | | | | you are located far from a DSL provider's central |
| telephone line as you would when you use dialup. | | | | location. Another disadvantage is not being able to |
| However, DSL provides more advantages such as | | | | send information as fast as you receive it. |
| high-speed connections, which dialup does not | | | | If you are looking for an affordable and |
| provide. Additionally, DSL does not need a cable | | | | convenient way to get a high-speed Internet |
| installation, as compared to having a cable Internet | | | | connection, a viable option is to get a DSL |
| connection. More importantly, DSL is | | | | connection. DSL connections provide high-speed |
| comparatively cheaper than other high-speed | | | | Internet connections without the additional costs |
| Internet connection services. | | | | incurred in buying new equipment. |
| Advantages and Disadvantages | | | | |