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(NT) What is the difference between DSL and Broadband?

Aug 27, 2005 2:48AM PDT

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DSL is broadband
Aug 27, 2005 6:39AM PDT

Broadband
http://webopedia.com/TERM/b/broadband.html

Unless you live or work in a remote or very rural area, you probably have the option of giving up (if you haven't already) that slow dial-up modem and investing in a broadband Internet connection. If high-speed Internet services are available, your choice is between DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) or cable modem services. Both DSL and cable modems are common home networking broadband connection technologies ? but which option is better?


http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Internet/2005/cable_vs_dsl.asp

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Somewhat old info.
Aug 27, 2005 7:57AM PDT

Here in Holland a (nominal) 20 Mb/s, in daily use 10-12 Mb/s ADSL (of the ADSL 2+ variety) is offered for 40 euro (50 USD) a month. It's fast enough for digital television and - in fact - it includes live football on TV via a 'set top box' (but that's an introduction offer, and will certainly cost extra money next year). It's faster than the cable offerings at the moment.

Kees