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DSL Digital subscriber line (DSL) connects computers to the Internet through the wires of a local telephone network. DSL provides high frequen- cy access to the Internet through an existing tele- phone line.

Cable Modem Cable modem is the best as well as cheapest option to connect the Internet with your computer. This network bridge provides communication be- tween two computers. It is used to provide high-speed Internet access via television cables.

SCIENCE FACTS

● ● The measurement unit of a modem is bits per second (bit/s or bps). ● ● DSL originally was the abbreviation for digital subscriber loop.

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