What is ADSL broadband?

ADSL broadband is the UK’s most popular form of internet connection and stands for:

Asymmetric
Digital
Subscriber
Line

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Home users do not need to get their head round the technology. All they really need to know is that ADSL broadband is the way that a broadband connection reaches their home down BT’s standard wiring.

How does ADSL broadband work?

• ADSL is the name given to a broadband connection which works through the copper wires of your existing phone line.
• When ADSL broadband is installed a microfilter is plugged into your phone connection which separates the frequency of your phone line from that of your broadband connection. It is this that allows you to surf the web while chatting on the phone.
• ADSL broadband comes through the BT phone line network direct to your house. This makes it the most popular type of broadband available.
• All the technology is already put in place, so connecting up is really simple and the service is available right across the country.

Essentially, ADSL broadband’s popularity stems from its availability

• Nearly every home in the UK can now get ADSL broadband.
• So whether you live in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland or England, ADSL broadband is very likely available to you now.
• ADSL broadband has the benefit of allowing users to have one person using broadband on the telephone line while the other person is on the phone.

All the major UK broadband providers offer ADSL as standard, while only Virgin Media can offer cable broadband. For that reason ADSL broadband is a popular option for many.

Alternatives to ADSL broadband:

Not interested in having a home telephone line at home? Don't want to pay line rental once a month? The following options may be better alternatives for you to consider:

• Cable broadband
• Mobile broadband

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