Why is distance a factor in getting high-speed Internet service?
DSL service is a signal traveling over copper telephone line. This signal gets weaker and degrades the further it travels over the wire. Signal on a line less than 5,000 feet from the central office is very strong and usually error free. Signal on a line over 18,000 feet from the central office is almost non-existant. The longer your telephone line is from the central office to your house, the weaker your signal, and therefore your service, is going to be. It is possible to extend service over the 18,000 feet limit, but it requires special equipment that may not be available in your area and service is not guaranteed even if the special equipment is used.
