Comparison to Other Technologies

     DSL or the Digital Subscriber Line has come after a few other technologies already. The main other types of former internet connections are: dial up access technology and the cable modem technology. There are seven basic levels of comparison that we will bring up. These are:Service Provisioning, Security, Speed, Value-Added Services, Internet Access, Productivity,and Connection.

      Service Provisioning

     DSL has easier and definitely more convenient service provisioning for residential high-rises (condominiums, apartments) and other residential homes because these structures are already wired with copper facilities unlike cable, which still needs to be deployed.

      Security

     DSL as mentioned earlier among the benefits, is more secure than the other connections because it has a "dedicated connection" to the subscriber. This is unlike cable internet, which has a shared connection to the network.

      Speed

     Since the DSL service offers a point to point connection from the subscriber and the Central Office, it has more reliable speeds than cable internet. Cable speeds can vary according to how many users increasingly access the network.

      Value-Added Services

     DSL will definitely offer more value added services to it's users as compared to dial-up and cable internet.

      Internet Access

     DSL offers high-speed unlimited Internet access (128 kbps and 256 kbps) unlike dial-up internet, which only offers rates of 33kbps or 56 kbps.

      Productivity

      DSL allows the user of this service to talk on the phone and fax while surfing the Net. This means two things: no busy signals and higher productivity.

      Connection

     DSL is always connected no matter what time. No time is wasted logging on to the Internet unlike dial-up internet.