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ADSL

Acronym for Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line, a type of broadband internet connection.

Bob just ordered a 768/256 ADSL connection from Verizon.

by MC93 June 02, 2004

ADSL

Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line ADSL is a fully digital, dedicated connection to the telephone system that provides download speeds up to 9 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1Mbps over PSTN lines. Internet service providers must support ADSL. The most common ADSL installation includes and ADSL modem connected to a telephone jack and to a network interface card (NIC) in the computer.

Heck yes....ADSL is fast!!!

by James T. Carson April 04, 2006

ADSL

ADSL - Short for Assymetrical Digital Subscriber Line. A type of internet faster than the usual Modem, but slightly slower than the Broadband.

Robert became very happy when they finally exchanged their 56K Modem with an ADSL connection.

by Robert September 18, 2004

ADSL

The greatest thing ever to happen to mankind, especially when it's at 1meg/sec and wireless!

Hahaha I can download porn 20x faster than dialup!

by sqrrl101 June 01, 2004

adsl

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What's yer adsl honey bun?

by Hercolena Oliver May 02, 2010

ADSL

Internet with speeds that you were excited to have 25 years ago.

ADSL was a great upgrade from dial up when I got it in 2000, but I wish they'd offer broadband out here already...

by Person Who Has Centurylink January 05, 2025