What is ADSL Broadband ?

 

ADSL Broadband is a permanent high-speed digital connection that is run on a standard analogue telephone line. The installation of an ADSL modem and splitter in both the telephone exchange and on your property, converts the twisted copper pairs into a permanent high-speed digital connection to the Internet. Along with this you will also be able to make phone calls on the same line at the same time as the broadband is connected.

Broadband is High quality 'always-on' access. But 'broadband' means more than having a permanent connection to the internet. It is the technology that is converting all of the great features of the internet and data transfer into a digital format.

Broadband ADSL is easy to install and much more flexible than a standard modem. Broadband ADSL forms a direct network connection between you and the Internet, effectively making your PC a part of the Internet. Better still, it still allows you to use your phone on the same line at the same time.

Broadband ADSL is the perfect networking solution for the home and small business. Cheap, fast and no hidden charges. It will revolutionise the Internet and its impact on the UK.

What do I need? You will need a BT analogue exchange line. Please note that there is a migration process to convert ISDN lines for use with Broadband ADSL, but this does not apply to the Wires Only Home and Office service.

What's different about 'broadband'?

Broadband means, very simply, a high-speed connection to the Internet that is 'always on'. It's called broadband because it has a much larger capacity to receive and send data, than a standard 56k connection. With BT Broadband, this means it's up to 10 times quicker than ever before, to access :