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Monday, July 27th, 2009

Some DSL Broadband Definitions

Often too many people get confused with all the definitions, here we have explained in easy to understand terms.
ADSL:
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line – asymmetric meaning it’s faster downstream than upstream.
ASAM:
Advanced Services Access Manager -Whether you have a DSLAM or ASAM in your exchange doesn’t really matter. They do the same thing. See DSLAM’s as well.
ATM:
Asynchronous [...]

Monday, July 27th, 2009

Broadband Internet – Why Purchase Service Online?

You’ve made the decision to purchase broadband internet access for your home or office. What’s your next step? Do you contact your local provider directly and sign up? This is certainly and option, but one that may not be in your best interest.
Contacting one local provider may not be your best option because it limits [...]