ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line), a type of DSL, uses the existing copper-wired telephone networks for high-speed broadband internet. Using ADSL technology it is generally 10 - 140 times faster internet surfing than of standard 56k dial-up internet. The download speed ADSL provides is variable, depending on your distance to the central office or to a remote router. The maximum download speed of eight mbps is only possible if you live within one mile of the office. The typical ADSL subscriber can expect download speeds of up to four mbps. | 
