2Because your line is dedicated (not shared), transmission speeds between you and the device to which you connect at your service provider are not affected by other users. With cable modems, transmission speeds drop significantly as more users go
3ADSL can be "always on" (connected). This means that there is no time wasted dialing up the service several times a day and waiting to be connected; ADSL is on standby, ready for use whenever you need it.
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