AOL DSL

DSL (digital data transmission), is a group of technologies that provide digital data transmission over the local telephone network wires. It all began when cable TV started marketing broadband Internet access.It is much faster than older models and can deliver up to 24 Mbit's.

AOL Broadband is AOL Canada's new high speed Internet service. AOL Broadband uses DSL technology using your existing phone line. This is a very fast system.It can be up to 50 times faster than a dial up connection. In order to have DSL service in your home or business, your telephone line and your computer must qualify.Not all phone companies carry DSL service. Check with your local telephone company to see if they carry DSL service.

For your computer to qualify, you must have Widows 98/ME/2000 with Pentium II, 400 MHz or better.You also must have Windows XP with Pentium III, 600 MHz or better and a minimum 128 MB RAM.You will need 230 MB of available hard drive space and a minimum 800 x 600 screen resolution and an available USB port.You also need to have a CD-Rom drive.
The best reasons to use AOL Plus DSL are because of some of their user-friendly features.This is a worthwhile upgrade because:

1. They allow you to download your files at a faster speed. This alone could make DSL a plus.
2. They allow you to access your files instantly without dialing an access number.
3. They allow you to use your phone while you are online.There is nothing more annoying than to not be able to use both your computer and your phone at the same time.
4. They allow you to use your existing phone line.

DSL is now a popular alternative to Leased Lines.It is also faster and the cost is less expensive than your traditional leased telephone line. It is a means to move data over regular phone lines at a much faster speed than a regular phone connection. The wires coming into your home are the same copper wires used for regular phone service.

"Broadband" Internet access is being aggressively marketed.However, installation of a broadband service may prevent you from accessing print servers and file servers on your network.

Be aware that the rental of the modem is included in your monthly AOL Broadband bill.If you ever discontinue your AOL Broadband service, they will require you to return the modem.

AOL will send you a Quick Start Kit when you order the AOL Broadband service. When you get it, you will be able to set yourself up right away! It gives you everything you need to set up your computer with the AOL Broadband service. The kit will include AOL Broadband DSL modem and power cord, Ethernet Quick Start Guide, Ethernet cable, US Quick Start Guide, US cable, US set-up software, DSL (phone) cable, four phone line adapters, AOL version 8.0 software for AOL Broadband with DSL. You should not have a problem setting up your AOL Broadband service.If for some reason youprefer to have someone take care of the installation for you, please call AOL Member Services at 1-877-226-5375 for and Installation appointment.There is a charge of $99 for this service.

This high-speed product is the first time AOL has offered a simple, competitively priced way for its subscribers to get faster online access and still keep your AOL services.

Many people are switching to DSL mainly because it is so much faster.It makes your Internet use easier and more satisfying.Why not call and set up this service today.