Internet Terms Guide

by AardVark Internet Publishing -
AVIP - San Remo WA  

ADSL

Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line.
Then it's a type of line? Not quite, that would be far too logical.
ADSL actually refers to an arrangement whereby modems are connected to each end of a conventional telephone line in such a way that the line (usually copper, twisted pair) will perform very fast transmissions of data. It's typically used for applications such as interactive video and high speed data communications.