Initially available in central regions of Oslo, B rum and Troms , the ADSL service offers businesses Internet access at speeds from 5 to 30 times higher than an ISDN connection, at a price which is lower than a leased line. Prices are higher than ISDN, but lower than a leased line connection.
Users can simultaneously talk on the phone or send a fax whilst surfing the Internet.
However, he adds, unlike an ordinary leased-line connection, ADSL does not offer the same speed in both directions. While surfing the web goes extremely fast, sending e-mail or uploading from an ftp server can take 3 to 5 times longer. Telenor Nextel recommends users in need of the same speed both ways to opt for ordinary leased line or frame relay connections. We think ADSL will be very attractive for telecommuters, says Cartridge. Telenor is currently offering ADSL only in sections of Oslo, B rum and Troms .