How fast is DSL compared to traditional modems?
A. It is 13 to 50 times faster than a 28.8Kbps analog modem. You get a minimum downstream connection speed of 384Kbps. Under optimal conditions – such as close distance to the telephone switching office and good quality phone lines – speeds may reach up to 1.5Mbps downstream with 128Kbps upstream. Actual speed depends on your distance from the serving central office and the quality of the line you’re using.
