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DSL is the technology most commonly used by local telephone carriers for providing high-speed data services. DSL electronically
enhances the conventional copper telephone voice line, enabling it to simultaneously provide both voice service and high-speed
data traffic. While there are a number of variations of DSL, the most common residential service is asymmetric DSL, or ADLS.
The service is asymmetric because it typically provides download speeds that are faster than the upload speeds. Conventional
ADSL services offers downloads at speeds ranging from 1.5 Mbps to 5 Mbps or 8 Mbps over shorter distances. Newer technologies
being deployed can support download speeds of 20-30 Mbps.
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FCC Proceedings Related to
Wireline Broadband |
The Commission in recent years has taken numerous steps to provide incentives for companies to invest in wireline broadband
service by removing unnecessary regulations so that consumers can enjoy the benefits of a competitive marketplace.
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FCC Proceedings Related to Wireline Broadband |
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