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There are a lot of variables to consider with answering this question. Maximum speed depends on the DSL technology and distance. ADSL2+ might achieve 20 megabits down - if you are close to the Central Office. VDSL2+ with pair bonding has a sync rate of 120 megabit if you are within 2000 feet of the VRAD, and that might equate to a promised minimum speed of 45 megabit down and a 6 megabit up. AT&T U-Verse has offered this product already in some areas. A more reasonable expectation for many in urban areas is 12 megabits down and 1 megabit up. Some DSL modems allow you to decrease the ISP recommended safety margin on signal to noise, and achieve higher speeds at the expense of possible drop-outs. The speed increase available by playing with this feature is rarely more than 20%. Fiber connections or cable (coax) connections are now better than copper twisted pair DSL technology by one or two orders of magnitude! Feedback received on this FAQ entry:
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