- Verizon DSL is a form of broadband Internet connection that is offered by Verizon, the telephone and cellular service company. Unlike cable or satellite Internet connections, which use signals transmitted along the same lines or means as television broadcasts, Verizon DSL uses the copper wire in existing telephone lines to transmit a digital signal along with the standard voice signals that the phone lines carry. Depending on the connection and DSL package purchased, a Verizon DSL connection can be as fast if not faster than similar cable or satellite Internet connections.
- Verizon DSL makes use of what is known as twisted-pair wiring, which uses a pair of each type of wire in a phone line instead of a single wire as was found in older telephone wires. This allows data packets to be sent to and from the user's computer or network via one set of wires while telephone communications are handled by the other set; separating the two types of signals in this manner helps to prevent a bleed-through effect that can cause interference in telephone conversations and the corruption of data while someone is using the phone. Single-wire lines can still be used for Verizon DSL in some cases, though a filter will need to be placed on the telephone line to prevent bleed-through.
- By choosing Verizon DSL, users will be able to receive an Internet connection that is many times faster than the fastest dial-up Internet connections. DSL is not as prone to connection problems caused by heavy rains or other weather as satellite Internet can be. Also, depending on how far the data has to travel to reach a main trunk line from your phone service, it may provide faster Internet speeds than a cable connection. Because it is a Verizon product, users also have the support of a well-established telephone network provider in case they have any problems with their DSL connection.
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