Difference between Broadband and DSL

1. Broadband : Broadband connection is simply a technology which refers to transmission of wide bandwidth data over a high speed internet connection. The connection medium can be coaxial cable, optical fiber, radio or twisted pair. It is just like a superset which refers to any high speed internet technology. In broadband internet signal to and from a device happens through a traditional telephone line or a dedicated broadband cable meant for internet connection. 

2. Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) : Digital Subscriber line which is a communication medium used to transfer digital signals over standard telephone lines. DSL is just like a subset of broadband as it is one of these technologies. In Direct Subscriber Line existing telephone lines are used to transport high-bandwidth data. So it is easy for ISP companies to provide internet connection without laying new lines. All travels in a line and just help of a splitter/filter frequencies used for voice and the frequency used for data are separated.

*Broadband includes some high-speed transmission technologies such as:

1.Digital subscriber line (DSL): The availability and speed of your DSL service may depend on the distance from your business to the closest telephone company facility.

2.Cable modem: Subscribers can access their cable modem service by simply turning on their computers ,without dialing-up an ISP.

3.Wireless:  Wireless broadcast can be mobile or fixed.   

4.Fibre: Fibre optics technology converts electrical signals carrying data to light and sends light through transparent glass fibers about the diameter of human hair.

5.Satellite: Satellite broadband is useful for serving remote or sparsely populated areas.

6.Broadband over powerline(BPL): BPL can be provided to homes using existing electrical connections and outlets.

*Types of DSL transmission technologies:

1. Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line(ADSL)
2. Symmetrical Digital Subscriber Line(SDSL)

Features of Boardband :

• High-speed internet: Broadband provides faster internet speeds compared to dial-up connections, which means you can download and upload files quickly and stream videos without buffering.
• Always-on connection: With broadband, your internet connection is always on, so you don’t have to dial in every time you want to use the internet.
• Multiple users: Broadband allows multiple users to connect to the internet at the same time without slowing down the connection speed.
• Wide availability: Broadband is widely available in most urban and suburban areas, making it easier to access the internet from almost anywhere.
• Different types of connections: Broadband can be delivered through various technologies, such as cable, DSL, fiber optic, and satellite, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
• Improved multimedia experience: Broadband makes it possible to enjoy high-quality video and audio content, such as streaming movies, music, and video conferencing without the quality being compromised.
• Cost-effective: Broadband connections offer a cost-effective option for internet access, with many providers offering affordable monthly plans.

Features of Digital Subscriber Line :

• High-speed internet: DSL provides fast internet speeds, with download speeds ranging from 1 to 100 Mbps, depending on the type of DSL technology and the distance between the user’s location and the service provider’s equipment.
• Always-on connection: Like other broadband technologies, DSL offers an always-on connection that eliminates the need to dial in every time you want to access the internet.
• Different types of DSL: There are different types of DSL technologies, including Asymmetric DSL (ADSL), Symmetric DSL (SDSL), and Very High Bitrate DSL (VDSL), each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
• Distance limitations: DSL technology has distance limitations, meaning that the further you are from the service provider’s equipment, the slower your internet speed will be.
• Compatible with existing telephone lines: DSL uses existing copper telephone lines, so you can use your phone and internet at the same time without interfering with each other.
• Cost-effective: DSL is a cost-effective option for internet access, with many providers offering affordable monthly plans.
• Security: DSL provides a secure internet connection, with many providers offering advanced security features to protect users from online threats.

Difference between Broadband and DSL :

S.No.	BROADBAND	DSL
01.	Broadband connection is simply a technology which refers to transmission of wide bandwidth data over a high speed internet connection. The connection medium can be coaxial cable, optical fiber, radio or twisted pair.	Digital Subscriber line which is a communication medium used to transfer digital signals over standard telephone lines.
02.	In broadband internet signal to and from a device happens through a traditional telephone line or a dedicated broadband cable meant for internet connection.	It uses existing telephone lines to transport high-bandwidth data.
03.	Broadband is a newer concept.	DSL is a older concept.
04.	It is 2 times faster than 1.5Mbps DSL.	Its speed is from 128 Kbps to over 100 Mbps.
05.	Here the bandwidth is shared so speed varies depending on the number of users on the network.	Here the bandwidth is not shared so provides constant speed.
06.	In broadband technician from concerned enterprise does the initial installation.	In DSL the user can do the installation but to make fine tuning technician is required and for this the enterprise provides the required support to the customers.
07.	Broadband is possible for home networking and requires remotes and cable networking.	DSL is possible for home networking and requires only phone jack.
08.	Average monthly fee of broadband depends on the broadband plan but it is higher than DSL.	Average monthly fee of DSL depends on customer’s usage but it is less than Broadband.
09.	Broadband is just like a superset which refers to any high speed internet technology.	DSL is just like a subset of broadband as it is one of these technologies.
10.	Boardband can delivered to be customer by varrious types of Wired and wireless Communication medium such as cable, fiber optic, and satellite.	DSL uses old existing copper telephone line technologies.
11.	It provide more Quality of Service than DSL.	It provide Less Quality of Service.