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DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) service is an advanced technology that allows higher bandwidth data transmissions over standard copper telephone wire. Offering E1 class of service at low price points, DSL service delivers unprecedented value compared to ISDN, Frame Relay and analog modems. DSL provides dedicated links, so you're always connected, with guaranteed bandwidth, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. DSL service is available at speeds ranging from 128 Kbps to 6 Mbps - more than 3 times the speed of a E1 line!

Cable modems are generally for personal home use, while DSL service spans both home users and it is also a business-class solution. With cable modems, bandwidth is shared by users connected to the same node which means that the greater the number of people connected, the slower your access becomes. With DSL service, your link is connected directly to the CO (Exchange) and from there to the Internet or local backbone and so your bandwidth is not shared in the last mile. DSL is thought to be the more secure of the two services.

DSL service is a faster, higher class of service that is much less expensive than ISDN. DSL supports speeds of upto 6 Mbps in the last mile whereas ISDN typically supports speeds only upto 128 Kbps. ISDN services incur ISP charges, plus usage charges from the telephone company. For many companies, these usage charges alone add up to hundreds of dollars a month.

The area code and prefix of the phone number at the desired service location and the address of the desired service location are needed to determine availability. The distance between the location and the telephone company Central Office determines service quality and speed. The best way to find out about your location is to call Maxcom at 111-111-375 and ask a sales representative to qualify your address. Or visit our DSL Coverage area section to find out now!

Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line supports different data transfer rates in the upstream and downstream directions. Typically, download speeds are faster than upload speeds. Typical ADSL rates are 128/256, 128/384 or 128/768 where the first number indicates upstream rates and the second indicates downstream rates. For example, 128/768 implies 128 Kbps in the upstream and 768 Kbps in the downstream direction. ADSL and its variants (G.lite) support simultaneous voice and data on the same physical pair of copper lines and so ADSL is an attractive solution for the home user and especially where additional physical copper pairs are scarce.