DSL access into your business or home office is becoming very useful and productive. For those of you that are not yet familiar with DSL here a short explanation. DSL let's you talk and surf the web at the same time using your existing phone line. No more need for a second line. The speed of a DSL line can be equivalent to a T-1 (1.544 MB or about 187,000 bytes a second), for much less. The only factor is the distance between you and your CO (Central Office). You should be within 3 miles (or roughly 18,000 feet) to get a good speed. For businesses with a phone system, you can use your existing fax or dial-up modem lines since DSL will ONLY work on an ANALOG phone line. If you are interested in finding out if you can get DSL access or need help installing your DSL service, please contact us so we can give you more information on how we can help.

Here are a couple sites to test how far away you are from the CO:

www.dslreports.com
www.bytelco.com

 

 

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