What is DSL?

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) is a service that offers a faster Internet connection than a standard dial-up connection...more information
How fast is DSL? DSL offers users a choice of speeds ranging from 512 kbps to 1.5Mbps. This is up to 25x times faster than a standard 56Kbps dial-up modem.
Do I need a second line? DSL uses the existing phone line and in most cases does not require an additional phone line. This gives "always-on" Internet access and does not tie up the phone line. No more busy signals, no more dropped connections, no more waiting for someone in the household to get off the phone.
Do I need a satellite? No satellite dish is needed as DSL works off existing telephone lines.
What does DSL cost? DSL pricing starts at $49.95 per month for a 512 kbps connection to the Internet from REA-ALP Internet Services.
What are the benefits? Always-On Service • Phone/Internet Simultaneously • Up to 25x Times Faster Than Dial-up Modem • Cost Effective • No More Busy Signals • No More Dropped Connections • Faster Downloads • Faster Games • Multiple Computers on Single DSL Line •Dedicated Connection & Speed!
Can I connect my network to DSL? Yes. You can share your DSL among computers within a small home network using any of several DSL router products. The product should be capable of IP masking and NAT (Network Address Translation), and include an Ethernet hub (10Base-T or 10/100Base-T). Follow the router's installation instructions to connect your home network to the router and the router to the gateway.
What's next?

Contact REA-ALP Internet services by email support@rea-alp.com or call us

ALP 320-763-6501 or
REA 320-762-1121

 

What is DSL?

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) is a service that offers a faster Internet connection than a standard dial-up connection. DSL technology uses existing 2-wire copper telephone wiring to deliver high-speed data services to homes and businesses.

DSL uses the existing phone line and in most cases does not require an additional phone line. This gives "always-on" Internet access and does not tie up the phone line. No more busy signals, no more dropped connections, no more waiting for someone in the household to get off the phone. DSL offers users a choice of speeds ranging from 144 Kbps to 1.5Mbps. This is 2.5x to 25x times faster than a standard 56Kbps dial-up modem.

This digital service can be used to deliver bandwidth-intensive applications like streaming audio/video, online games, application programs, telephone calling, video conferencing and other high-bandwidth services.

Today DSL is for the first time putting high-speed Internet access within the reach of the home, small and medium-size businesses. DSL takes existing voice cables that connect customer premises to the phone company's central office (CO) and turns them into a high-speed digital link.