What is ADSL2 Broadband?

Who offers ADSL2 broadband and ADSL2+ broadband?

• Be broadband
• O2 broadband
• BT broadband
• Virgin Media

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What is ADSL2 broadband?

In simple terms...

ADSL2 and ADSL2+ offer even faster connections than regular ADSL broadband. Users of this technology can expect download speeds of up to 24Mb and upload speeds of up to 1Mb, depending on the distance of one’s connection from the exchange.

ADSL2 broadband in technical terms

ADSL2 is also known as ITU G.992.3- which is an ITU (International Telecommunication Union) standard. ADSL2 and ADSL2+ extend the capability of regular ADSL by doubling the number of downstream bits. This can lead to connection speeds of up to 24 Mb/s downstream and 1Mb/s upstream depending on the distance of the DSLAM (DSL Access Multiplexer) from the customer’s home.

Local conditions can vary, especially beyond 2km. But the closer you are to the DSLAM the higher your Mb/s will be. A DSLAM is a network device that enables telephone lines to have faster connections to the internet. It collects digital signals from its multiple modem ports and combines them into one signal through a process called “multiplexing”.

In this way, the DSLAM allows telephone companies and ISPs to provide fast copper wire internet connection technology (DSL) with the fastest backbone network technology (ATM, asynchronous transfer mode).

What do I need to get ADSL2 broadband?

Luckily both ADSL2 and ADSL2+ can run on the regular ADSL lines, but you may need to purchase a bespoke router in order to avail of ADSL2+.

Who is ADSL2 broadband for?

ADSL2 is great for gaming enthusiasts as well as those who want to enjoy live video streaming. And it's just as useful for video conferencing and seamlessly listening to digital radio over the internet. People who make use of Peer-2-Peer software, too, will benefit from the faster speeds that this connection offers.

Where can I get ADSL2 AND ADSL2+?

These services are only currently available in urban areas. Insert your postcode into our postcode checker to see if you can access this speedy connection.

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