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DSL stand for Digital Subscriber Line. It was invented in 1988 by Bell Labs.
xDSL technologies include standards such as: ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line), HDSL (High Bit Rate Digital Subscriber Line) and VDSL (Very high bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line).
These xDSL access methods are the most popular way to gain broadband access to the Internet.
DSL advantages, other than fast downloads and uploads, include and "Always On" Internet connection and an open phone line for voice calls.
The main disadvantage of DSL connections is that they are limited by the distance from the provider's switchboard. The service may not be available everywhere.
