a device that gives you high-speed access to the Internet via a DSL service running on an existing standard (PSTN) telephone line

a device that is placed at either end of the copper phone line to allow a computer (or LAN) to be connected to the Internet through a DSL connection

a separate and necessary part of the high-speed internet service

A digital device that connects a computer or network to a larger network via plain-old telephone wiring using DSL techniques. Modem is a misnomer in this case since there is no conversion from digital to analog. Telephone companies usually charge significant fees for the modem and its installation, and often require extended contracts.

A device that enables a broadband connection to access the Internet. DSL modems rely on telephone lines that operate at DSL speeds.

a special type of modem designed for use with high a speed broadband service. The modem can give speeds of up to 512Kbps downstream and 256Kbps upstream.

is the modem that connects your PC to the Internet. Because a DSL modem is designed to use high-speed DSL lines, a DSL modem can provide extremely fast access to the Internet.

Transfers a digital signal using a phone line, providing high speed Internet access.

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