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What
is DSL?
DSL stands
for Digital Subscriber Line. DSL is a high-speed Internet
access product for homes and businesses that use existing telephone lines.What
are the benefits of DSL?
What DSL technology do you offer ?
Is
DSL reliable?
Yes.
SIS has partnered with AT&T - a respected and reliable name in the
telecommunications business to bring you top notch service and support.
Not all DSL providers are equal and many smaller companies have disappeared
over night leaving their customers without service. Our decision to use
AT&T guarantees you quality, reliable service for years to come. Can
DSL help telecommuters?
Absolutely
! DSL will make your home an extension of the office LAN using a secure
VPN connection. You will receive high-speed access from home as though you
were sitting at your desk in your office. Using dialup service you can wait
20 minutes or more downloading EMAIL ! With DSL you will have the same information
in seconds !What
speeds does SIS offer?
It is important
to note that the speeds listed may vary depending on the line provided by
the local telephone company to your location. Not all speeds will be available
to every customer. The distances below are estimates. Actual distances may
vary.
What does "downstream"
and "upstream" mean ? Upstream
means sending information from your computer to the Internet - such
as sending an EMAIL message to another person or hosting a web server
yourself.
Why should I
use SIS instead of the phone company or another ISP ?
Does
DSL service require special equipment?
DSL requires
that the customer use a special DSL router or modem. Each type of DSL service
requires a different router in order to communicate properly. While we recommend
you purchase your router when you order service from us you may also purchase
a compatible router and we will install and configure it for a one-time
$100 setup fee. If you will be providing your own router please contact
us in advance to make sure it is compatible with the DSL service you are
ordering.Who
installs this equipment?
An AT&T
authorized installer will install your DSL service and modem at your location.
You are responsible for connecting the DSL router to your computer network
(PC, hub, switch or other networking device). You are responsible for configuring
your equipment and the installer will assist you with the information needed
to make those settings.Can
a DSL line be shared among multiple users?
Absolutely ! Multiple computers can use the same DSL line. Using a DSL router will allow you to connect multiple numbers of computers to one DSL connection and is a perfect solution for businesses that need to connect an entire office to one DSL connection. Everyone can be online at the same time !
Is DSL better than
56 Kbps analog modems? How
does DSL compare to Cable modems?
The cable network is shared, which means as the number of cable users increases, the speed on each individual's line decreases. At times of peak usage the cable modem speeds drop dramatically and all cable users suffer. The cable
system is a shared network and is less secure than dedicated service like
DSL. Cable modems allow neighboring cable customers to more easily hack
into your computer and intercept data. Click HERE to view our DSL Service Plans and Rates
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