Current dial-up services require the user to "make a call" to the ISP. The connection is only active during the duration of the call. DSL-Lite enables the connection to be always on in a fashion similar to a local area network (LAN). When you get to the office you turn on your computer and stay on the LAN all day. DSL-Lite will be similar in that once you connect to the network you can remain on for as long as you'd like. Thus, you'll be able to receive an e-mail when it arrives. No longer will you have to dial-in just to download your e-mail. Additionally, advances in push technology can be leveraged to create new exciting applications.
Removes the dial-up process, making connectivity only one click away.
Always on means that your computer is permanently connected to the Internet via a broadband connection. A broadband connection differs to a narrowband connection because users don't need to dial up using a standard modem connection. You can control outgoing and incoming access to your broadband connection if you install personal firewall software.
Refers to a DSL Internet connection as a dedicated connection. This means there is no dial-up process to connect to the Internet because the computer is linked directly to the Internet.
A connection that is Always On or Always Open is one that remains permanently connected to the communications network and is always ready to receive and send data. It is similar to a permanently open phone line.
Always on' technologies such as broadband and GPRS can receive data constantly, rather than having to use a modem to dial up each time access is required. This kind of access is paid-for on a rental of ‘leased line' basis rather than according to the amount of time spent on the connection
A connection that is instantly available because it is constantly connected (as opposed to dial-up).
Current dial-up services require the user to 'make a call' to the ISP. The connection is only active during the duration of the call. Most xDSL implementations (including ADSL and SDSL) enable the connection to be always on.
A feature used in GPRS. The device stays permanently online and can therefore receive incoming e-mail immediately. Data is transferred by means of packet switched mode.
