Dial-up connection | A method of using a telephone line to connect to the Internet. A modem within the computer is used to communicate with other computers. |
Distribution Network | A means of distributing the service from the PoP to every subscriber in the community |
Domain Name | A company's or individual's permanent home on the web. Comes after the @ part of an email address or after www. Essentially, a domain name is your 'real estate' on the web. |
Downloading | The process of transferring files from a location on or via the internet to your computer. |
Downtime | The length of time that a website or network can not be accessed |
DSL | Digital Subscriber Line - A technology that enables higher bandwith communications to be passed through conventional telephone lines |
DSLAM | Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer. The device which is installed in the telephone exchange to connect ADSL circuits to the BT network. |
DSP | Digital Signal Processing |
DTI | Department of Trade and Industry |
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