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What is the difference between ADSL and cable modems?

ADSL provides always-on high-speed Internet access over a single telephone line (ADSL is a type of Broadband Internet service); cable modems offer always-on high-speed Internet access over a shared cable television line.

Last update: 10:04 AM Thursday, October 7, 2010 Print

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