What is ADSL2?
ADSL2 is a standard for delivering internet connectivity through telephone connections. It is designed to work approximately twice as quickly as ADSL. This means speed of up to 24Mb/s for downloads and 3.5Mb/s for uploads are theoretically possible. To break down some of the jargon, DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line and refers to technology allowing a normal telephone line to carry internet data at the same time as voice calls. ADSL is the most common version of this technology. The A stands for “Asymmetrical” and refers to a set-up which allows a faster speed for downloading data than uploading it. Because most home users download much more data than they upload, ADSL is more efficient and thus more economically viable. ADSL2 works on the same principles, but uses an advanced form of the technology to cope with faster speeds. It requires new equipment at both ends of the connection. This means that ADSL2 will only be available in an area once the local telephone exchange has been
