ADSL operates over the existing telephone lines. The ADSL signal is carried by two ADSL modems - one at the end user's premises and one in the local exchange. These modems exploit the physical transmission capabilities of the copper line to achieve higher data rates. A splitter separates the telephone signal from the ADSL signal and therefore enables users to surf the Net while making telephone calls. Enhanced access to existing services and applications.
Websites can offer richer multimedia such as video, animation, audio.
Teleworking is now a viable option with faster access extending the reach of Intranets to satellite workers. Accurately budget with the flat rate fee. ADSL offers speeds potentially 10 to 40 times faster than today's modems. There is no longer a need to dial up each time a connection to the Internet is required. At present, Dorset Internet are offering IPStream 500 and IPStream S500.