There are different modes of internet access, and here at CNET, we've encountered every type of internet connection out there. Our experts can tell you firsthand the difference the connection type you ...

Kai Ryssdal: Used to be that you could get a DSL connection — that’s a phone-based Internet hook-up — only if you bought residential phone service as well. Somewhere near 32 million Americans only use ...

A Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) broadband connection uses the wiring placed for phone services to provide Internet access for your home or business. But the installation of DSL does not limit your ...

A business.com editor verified this analysis to ensure it meets our standards for accuracy, expertise and integrity. DSL, which stands for “digital subscriber line,” uses the same landlines used for ...

Learn how ADSL provides high-speed internet over phone lines, its benefits over cable, and its widespread availability, ideal for both home and rural areas.