

DSL Broadband is a high-capacity and high-speed communication pipeline that is capable of delivering simultaneously, a range of voice, video and data services to homes as well as offices. It can do this in an interactive and reliable manner through a variety of technologies - cable, telephone lines, satellite, wireless and power lines.
| Items | Dial up | DSL |
| Speed | Limited speed of upto 56.6kbps made available through a telephone network and a modem | High speed internet speed upto 2Mbps |
| Time Taken | To download a file of 5MB, a 28kbps dialup connection takes as long as 23-30 min. | Connect Broadband's 2Mbps speed helps in downloading the same 5MB file in less than 2min. |
| Cost | Rs. 25 - 32 per hour (inclusive of telephony pulses and ISP charges | You are charged for the usage and not for the time you are connected to the internet. |
| Technology | Slow speed restricts download time. Exposed cables result in possibility of damage. | Download speed is upto 50 times faster. Underground cables eliminate the chances of damage due to exposure. |
| Surf & Talk | Engage telephone line while you surf on dial-up | Telephone line is free to use while you surf on DSL. |
| Click & Connect | Chances of connectivity during peak hours are very low. Drawbacks include repeated dialing, disconnection and blocked telephone lines. | Available when you need it. Easy to use, no dialing problems, no disconnections. Single click connectivity. |