DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), is a proven technology that offers secure, high-speed Internet access over existing copper lines. DSL can provide you with T1-like speeds up to 50 times faster than a 28.8Kbps modem. This is possible because digital communications can squeeze more capacity out of a phone line than analog modems. DSL gives high-speed Internet access at small business prices ­ up to T-1 speeds using standard phone lines.

DSL technology uses digital transmission to send the 1's and 0's of the data world across the copper loop between a customer's home or business and Rio's central office. Current modems use analog transmission to send digital data across the phone network.

• DSL is cost effective to implement, requiring no expensive engineering or infrastructure build­outs
• Low monthly flat rate cost for full-time, high speed Internet connection or LAN access
• Incredible Speeds - Data transfer speeds of up to 50 times faster than traditional dial-up
• Secure - DSL is an end-to-end permanent virtual connection from your PC to the Internet or corporate LAN. End-to-end embedded network security protects your confidential data
• Bargain Bandwidth - service offers high bandwidth at low flat-rate monthly prices
• Access Flexibility - DSL service allows for back-end configuration flexibility. Connect one or multiple PCs to a single DSL line to enable remote LAN high-speed connectivity to your home office