Business DSL (USA)

What is SDSL?

SDSL stands for "Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line" also known as Single-line DSL. SDSL is an "always on" connection that can service both voice and data services and needs just one twisted pair (line) and being "symmetric" (The use of a single twisted pair limits the operating range of SDSL to 10,000 ft. or 3048.8 meters). SDSL supplies equal data bandwidth rates both "upstream" and "downstream" and works by sending digital pulses within the high-frequency area of telephone wires. This enables service providers to reach a large number of subscribers with a variety of data rates. (SDSL supports data rates up to 3 Mbps but speeds are usually closer to 1.544 Mbps).

 

SDSL and Voice Over Data

SDSL is a low latency technology and is ideally suited for Voice over Data applications such as Voice over IP and Voice over ATM.

SDSL can also transport a mix of traditional 64Kbps voice channels and data. This enables SDSL to address the business needs of both voice and data connectivity.

 

'SOHO'Business DSL-

SOHO DSL or "Small Business/Home Office Asymmetric DSL" is generally targeted for small businesses with 3 or less people or for "power internet users" wanting slightly more of an edge than the conventional home user DSL offers. This type of a DSL connection is faster than residential DSL (ADSL), and has a slightly better overall quality of service. More often then not however, and usually for just a few dollars more, SDSL is the preferred small business choice... 

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