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Internet Access in Spain

If you are reading this post and you live in Spain, it is very likely you are connected via ADSL, maybe for you are the normal way to connect to the Internet and maybe you think most of the accesses to the Internet in Spain are via ADSL.

ADSL in Spain

ADSL arrived in Spain in 1999. The main ISPs are:

  • Telefónica (former state telecom monopoly).
  • Terra Networks, S.A. (part of the Telefónica Group)
  • Direct Telecom (ADSL and VoIP Provider. Unique in Spain).
  • Ya.com (started by Jazztel, later sold to T-Online).

Installation issues

Due to the way it uses the frequency spectrum, ADSL deployment present some issues. It is necessary to install appropriate frequency filters at the customers premises, to avoid interferences with the voice service, while at the same time keeping care to keep a clean signal level for the ADSL connection.

What is ADSL?

ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) is a form of DSL, a data communications technology that enables faster data transmission over copper telephone lines than a conventional modem can provide.

Jul 01 10:00

LINX Members To Benefit From Substantial Cost Savings Following Mid-Year Price Cuts

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Jun 30 09:36

Altair Semiconductor Successfully Integrates TurboConcept turbo-code IP Cores into its LTE Baseband Processor Product Line

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Kinnarps, the 'better at work' company, embraces 'better at wireless' from Meru Networks

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Jun 29 14:00

Meru Networks Ranks Second In Worldwide Market Share For 802.11n Enterprise Wireless LANs, Dell'Oro Report Says

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Jun 29 14:00

BTI Announces new Muxponder for BTI 7000 Series

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Jun 24 11:55

Roamware Partners With Grameen For Mobile Money

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