This is almost a 35 per cent increase on the number of corporates who set up VPNs last year. However, there are a number of problems to be overcome with ADSL first. The main problem is the distance limitations of ADSL - it has to be within a certain distance of the exchange.
Companies are also concerned about the uncertainty surrounding packaging and pricing.
Crowcombe is also worried that if demand is high some ADSL subscribers will run into rollout problems because of the manpower and network testing that will be required.