why aren't US providers offering synchronous dsl/broadband connectivity? Why is it all asynchronous?
2007-03-24 03:11:52 · 3 answers · asked by Possum Stu 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Because they assume that you download more than you upload (that's the standard user behavior). You can get synchronous connections (on DSL at least; not on cable), but they're a lot more expensive.
BTW: It isn't asynchronous, it's asymmetric - at least where "ADSL" is involved.
2007-03-24 03:15:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"asynchronous" means that data is transfered in both directions at the same time. "synchronous" means that data is transfered in one direction at a time.
Asynchronous is faster!
2007-03-24 10:17:23 · answer #2 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you would have to be T1 (dedicated server telephone line) and in 1995 that was $3-5K a month.
2007-03-24 10:16:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋