Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL) guide
What is SDSL?
SDSL stands for Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line and is a connection which operates over a dedicated line, providing organisations with a consistent upload and download speed. For example, an SDSL connection which provides 2Mpbs download speeds will also offer 2Mbps upload speeds.
What kind of speeds can I expect from an SDSL line?
SDSL speeds can vary depending on the selected package, although many companies offer speeds between 512Kbps and 8Mbps. An SDSL line ensures that, regardless of the speeds on offer, a connection will always have the same upload and download speed.
Why would this be useful?
SDSL offers a reliable method of transferring data to and from the internet or between multiple office locations. The service ensures that online access is consistent and reliable, giving organisations with a lot of symmetrical traffic through their servers a secure and dependable connection to use.
How much does SDSL cost?
Depending on the supplier, the price for SDSL can vary, generally starting at around £99 per month. These packages usually include a number of additional services, including customer support, 99.9 per cent SLA and on-call engineers.
What other features does SDSL have?
SDSL allows businesses to access the internet on a dedicated line. A 1:1 business SDSL contention ratio ensures that online speed will not be compromised during peak times. An SDSL line can also complement a VPN, ensuring that data is transferred between remote sites efficiently.
What is the delivery time for SDSL?
Many companies promise the full installation of an SDSL line within 15 working days. It is possible to have an SDSL connection installed within five working days, although this may incur additional costs.
What is bonded SDSL?
Bonded SDSL is a process which uses several SDSL connections to create a much faster link to the internet. Business who install bonded SDSL or ADSL can expect web connection speeds far in excess of those offered by single lines.
Why should I invest in SDSL?
Businesses who choose an SDSL connection open themselves up to significant time and cost savings on their internet use. This is one of the primary factors behind many people’s decision to invest in an SDSL solution. If your company needs a fast, secure and reliable way to access the internet – and one which is also cost-effective and competitively priced – SDSL could be the answer.
An SDSL connection from Managed Comms starts from around £99 per month and in many cases could work out a great deal cheaper than alternatives such as leased lines. What’s more, with customer support, technical services and a 99.9 per cent service level agreement all included as standard, you’ll get unparalleled extra value added to your order.
Better still, SDSL can be combined with our innovative bonding solutions to form a bonded SDSL package, which offers even faster speeds than our standard service. Finally, don’t forget that all upload and download speeds are symmetric and with our 1:1 contention ratio your speeds will never be compromised even at peak times.
If an SDSL solution sounds right for your business, give Managed Comms a call and get an SDSL quote from us today.