ADSL What is ADSL?

ADSL ("Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line") is a type of DSL. It works by splitting your existing telephone line signal into two, one for voice and the other for data. ADSL technology can work at up to 8Mbps download. The most popular services in the UK at the moment are running at speeds of 512Kbps (approx. 10 times faster than a modem), although speeds of up to 2Mbps can be obtained. Upload speeds are 256Kbps on all products and hence this is why it is "asymmetric", because the download speed is different to the upload speed.

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'ADSL' Business Packages

In the past, there were few alternatives when small to medium sized businesses wanted much more from the Internet than their dial-up connection could provide: they would have to upgrade to ISDN, or a dedicated leased line. The costs involved were often restrictive, and the speed gains could be disappointing. Today, ADSL Business packages offers a very different and much more affordable high-speed solution.

ADSL uses a separate frequency that allows voice or fax calls on the same BT line that you use for your broadband connection - even if you are using the Internet at the same time. It can save the cost of a second line, and it will certainly add a new range of possibilities to the way you use the Internet. Business ADSL enables any business to make the change from dial-up to broadband, using their existing BT telephone line.

ADSL broadband access will not only improve the way you do business, it will transform the way you use the Internet, removing dial-up speed restrictions and providing you with a fixed-cost low-price service that's easy to reckon into your budget. Your Internet access costs will be exactly the same every month. *Unfortunately Broadband services cannot be provided on the following line types. For ISDN, Home Highway or Business Highway users you will need to downgrade your telephone line to a standard PSTN line with BT before applying for one of our Broadband Services (this is a normal process with other Broadband providers).

* Prices include Vat.

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'ADSL' Home Packages

Unfortunately Broadband services cannot be provided on the following line types. For ISDN, Home Highway or Business Highway users you will need to downgrade your telephone line to a standard PSTN line with BT before applying for one of our Broadband Services (this is a normal process with other Broadband providers). For other line types, please contact BT for information to discuss your available options.

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