ADSL2+ - increasing your broadband's capabilities.....
1. What is ADSL2+?
ADSL2+ is a broadband technology, offering speeds ‘up to’ 20Mb.
2. So, how does it work?
Without getting too technical, what ADSL2+ does is more than double the capacity of Max DSL broadband. This potentially means download speeds up to 20Mb and upload speeds anything up to 2.5Mb. (Note: these are maximum theoretical speeds. It’s unlikely you’d receive speeds this high, even under the very best conditions. Below you can find out why.)
3. What does it mean for me?
It’s great news for all of us. It means you are able to download files more quickly and stream better-quality movies and music. If you’ve received lower broadband speeds in the past (e.g. if you live a long way from your local telephone exchange) you may get a faster service, as the new technology can improve the speeds available over longer telephone lines.
4. Will it speed up the things I do online everyday?
Yes, but it’s not only about making the online applications we use now even faster. It’s all about planning for the future too. Thanks to the new technology there are lots of new and exciting services being introduced, which all need a super-fast connection to run on.
5. Do ADSL2+ speeds go up and down?
Yes. Because of the way high-speed broadband technology works, there are a number things that affect ADSL2+ speeds. These include:
- Distance from the local telephone exchange/length of the copper wire from your address to the exchange
- Quality of the copper phone line
- Demand at peak times
- Bad weather
- Electrical interference from outside sources
