Re: [TCLUG:6876] US Internet

[David Guy Brizan <dbrizan@mr.net>]

I think DSL refers to the general class of service, of which there are
some variations. ("xDSL" is the more accurate term?) ADSL (asymmetric
DSL) is one of the variations.
	http://whatis.com/dsl.htm
... has a description, and, I believe they explain the distinction.

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David Guy Brizan          brizan@freenet.msp.mn.us          612-814-8223


"John R. Sheets" wrote:
> 
> On Thu, Jul 08, 1999 at 03:27:11PM -0500, wade.a.harding@ac.com wrote:
> > I'm actually enjoying Visi's ADSL w/ static IP package right now... $24.95/mo
> > for Visi, $30 for USWest. If ADSL is available in your area, it's roughly the
> > same price as a second line, and several times faster than a regular modem.
> 
> What's the difference between DSL and ASDL?  Yesterday, pconline.com
> announced that they're offering DSL now, too.  $24.95 for two
> POP accounts and a static IP.  Looks like DSL is 284 kbps (or something
> like that).  What's the scoop with ASDL?  They're not the same, are
> they?
> 
> John
> 
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