Broadband is the latest in Internet access technology and is the common term for a high bandwidth internet connection - one that can transmit or download information up to 40 times as fast as a standard telephone and modem. Broadband is not just DSL technology, but Cable, T1, ISDN and Satellite are also under the Broadband heading.

DSL uses new technology in conjunction with your existing phone line to deliver Broadband. Digital subscriber line (DSL) is an access technology that converts ordinary copper telephone lines into access paths for high-speed data communications (data, video, voice). DSL accomplishes this conversion when it digitizes the copper line thus enabling additional frequencies to be available for simultaneous voice and high-speed data transmissions. A customer can be talking on the phone while they are also browsing the internet, using the same phone line, therefore the customer's existing phone service is not impacted by DSL service installation.
Connections using DSL service avoid delays in signing on and busy signals as the customer is always connected while their computer is on. The connection is dedicated by providing the bandwidth ordered by the customer all the time. Unlike other broadband services, the DSL bandwidth is not shared with other users in the neighborhood.

ADSL is currently available to about 75% of Australian households (around seven million premises). You only need your local telephone exchange go have been upgraded to accept ADSL connections. If it isn't already available in your area, it's likely to be very soon. ADSL speed start at 256Kbps and are able to go to a theoretical maximum of between 6Mbps and 8Mbps. MYSHARE offer ADSL downloads at 256Kbps, 512Kbps and 1.5Mbps. DSL has many features and benefits, but the the main ones are:

	Simultaneous Internet and voice/fax capabilities over a single telephone line
	No need for a second phone line
	Uninterrupted, high-speed Internet access that's always on-line
	Cost-effective solution for residential customers, telecommuter's and small businesses
	Data Security that exceeds other technologies
	Latency-free online gaming
	Drop-outs and engaged signals are eliminated
	Great Value - there are no extra call costs, no time limits or hourly fees, not disconnection and reconnection costs

IBM compatible PC Pentium II + Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP 32 MB RAM (for Windows 98) 64 MB RAM (for Windows 2000 and ME) 128 MB RAM (for Windows XP)

Macintosh Power PC, Power Book, iMac or iBook (G3 or G4 strongly recommended) Operating System OS 8.6 to 10.1.3 12 MB RAM (recommended) 128 MB RAM for OSX