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| Broadband is a term used to describe
high speed Internet access. |
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| It comes in a number
of forms - depending on how the data is delivered -
for example via cable, satellite and most commonly using
a telephone line. CONVERGENIC offers this version
(ADSL) where large amounts of digital information can
be sent over an ordinary copper telephone line. |
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| ADSL stands for Asymmetric
Digital Subscriber Line which means that the line operates
at two different speeds, allowing information to be
downloaded more quickly than it is uploaded. Data can
be uploaded at a maximum of 256kbps (but, this can be
as low as 56kbps) and downloaded at speeds of 512kbps,
1024kbps or 2048kbps. All of the available speeds depend
on the distance from the BT exchange, contention and
noise on the telephone line. |
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| ADSL Broadband which
connects at up to 40 times the speed of a standard dial-up
modem is ideal for downloading files, music and movies
making it ideal for both business and home
use. |
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| The connections are
descibed as speeds being either 512kbps, 1024kbps or
2048kbps. These figures also describe the amount of
bandwidth that is available, which can be likened to
a water pipe. The larger the diameter of the pipe the
more water can be delivered in a faster time. This is
the same for ADSL, the larger the Bandwidth the more
data that can be delivered in a given time. |
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| Check Availability |
| ADSL availability is
dependant on your local exchange. Click here to find
out whether your local exchange supports ADSL. |
| Check
Availability |
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| Speed Comparison |
| Click here to find out
the difference in speed between our core Internet access
products. |
| Speed
Comparison |
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| Why Upgrade to ADSL? |
| Click here for a list
of benefits of using ADSL and the reasons why it might
suit you or your business. |
| Reasons
to Upgrade |
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| Sharing Your Connection |
| You can share a single
ADSL connection between a number of computers at home
or in the office. Click here for more information. |
| Sharing
ADSL |
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| Hardware Requirements |
| ADSL requires some specialised
hardware. Click here to find out more about your requirements. |
| Hardware
Requirements |
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| Migrating to CONVERGENIC
ADSL from another Service Provider |
| Migrating to CONVERGENIC
from your existing Service Provider is easy and could
save you money! Click here for information regarding
migratation. |
| Migrating
to CONVERGENIC |
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| Pre-register for
BroadBand |
| CONVERGENIC can pre-register
your interest in ADSL Broadband at your local exchange
and help move your exchange towards activation |
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| Pre-register
for BroadBand |
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| Frequently Asked
Questions |
| Click
here to find answers to a number of Frequently Asked
Questions about ADSL. |
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