
DSL Summary Table
Data Rate
Downstream;
DSL Type Description Upstream Distance Limit Application
IDSL ISDN digital 128Kbps 18,000 feet on Similar to the
subscriber line 24-gauge wire ISDN BRI service,
but data only (no
voice on the same
line)
CDSL Consumer DSL 1Mbps down- 18,000 feet on “Splitterless”
from Rockwell stream; less 24-gauge wire home and small
upstream business service;
similar to DSL Lite
DSL Lite Splitterless DSL From 1.544Mbps 18,000 feet on The standard
(same as without the to 6Mbps down 24-gauge wire ADSL; sacrifices
G.Lite) “truck roll” stream, depending speed for not
on the subscribed having to install a
service splitter at ...