Efficient voice and fax communications are important, but the transmission of data is equally important. Now there's a technology that can handle both. It's called Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)—a much faster method for moving data than a regular phone connection.

What is DSL?
DSL is a generic term that refers to the underlying technology inherent in all types of DSL, such as ADSL, IDSL, HDSL, and SDSL. DSL is now a popular alternative to leased lines and ISDN. It's faster than ISDN and less expensive than traditional leased lines.

Digital Subscriber Lines use existing copper phone wires to transmit many times more data and voice traffic than is possible with ordinary analog technology. To do this, DSL systems use special equipment to send both voice and data traffic as digital signals. With digital signals, it's possible to create virtual lines: unique, independent voice and data lines that run on the same copper phone wire.

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Quicker Transmission with Mpower
Mpower Communications offers the latest version of DSL technology—Symmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL). "Symmetric" means that what is being transmitted flows at the same speed, whether it's being uploaded or downloaded. So you can send—and receive—large files at high speeds. And that translates to greater efficiency for you and your employees.

Technology for the Savvy Business
While there are multiple versions of high-speed data transport services currently sold in the marketplace, SDSL is the preferred technology for business. Mpower views SDSL as the perfect technology for business because it provides the ability to transmit not only data, but also voice. And because SDSL uses existing copper telephone lines, it also adds value.