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DSL Internet Access: Details
Sprint can offer multiple DSL speeds and price configurations to fit the specific needs of your business. Whether duty calls for downstream bandwidth to download large files or symmetrical bandwidth for equal upload/download power, Sprint Business DSLSM can deliver the flexibility, convenience, and reliability your business deserves.
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
Originally developed for the one-way nature of early multimedia communication, Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) service uses most of its bandwidth to transmit data downstream to the user, reserving only minimal resources for receiving information from the user.
Sprint ADSL can provide:
- Speeds up to 1.5M/384k (routed)
- Loop length up to 15,000 feet for 1.5M/384k connectivity (routed)
- Support for 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 IP addresses
- High speed connectivity via Zyxel Prestige 643 DSL Router
- Self- or professional installation available
- Provisioning over a line shared loop
ADSL Pricing (rates subject to change)
| Monthly Recurring Charges |
| Bandwidth Offer |
1 Year Term |
2 Year Term |
3 Year Term |
| Up to 1.5 Mbps / 384 Kbps |
$149.99 |
$139.99 |
$129.99 |
| Non-Recurring Charges for ADSL |
| Description |
Amount |
| Equipment |
$275 |
| Professional Installation |
$199 |
| Service Activation |
$99 |
SDSL
In contrast to ADSL, Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL) supports the same transmission rates data traveling upstream and downstream.
Sprint SDSL can provide:
- Symetric speeds up to 1.5M
- Loop length up to 7,000 feet for 1.5M connectivity
- Support for 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 IP addresses
- High-speed connectivity via Efficient Networks 5851 and Netopia R7200-T routers
- Professional installation
- Provisioning over a UNE loop
SDSL Pricing (rates subject to change)
| Monthly Recurring Charges |
| Bandwidth Offers |
1 Year Term |
2 Year Term |
3 Year Term |
| 192 Kbps SDSL |
$149.99 |
$145.99 |
$139.99 |
| 384 Kbps SDSL |
$199.99 |
$194.99 |
$189.99 |
| 768 Kbps SDSL |
$269.99 |
$259.99 |
$249.99 |
| 1.1 Mbps SDSL |
$349.99 |
$339.99 |
$329.99 |
| 1.5 Mbps SDSL |
$399.99 |
$389.99 |
$375.99 |
| Non-Recurring Charges for SDSL |
| Description |
Amount |
| Equipment |
$329 |
| Professional Installation |
$199 |
| Service Activation |
$99 |
IDSL
The DSL equivalent of ISDN, ISDL has a much farther reach than other types of DSL services. IDSL is often the DSL option of choice for those organizations located too far from central offices to receive SDSL.
Sprint IDSL service can provide:
- Speeds of up to 144k/144k
- Loop length up to 39,600 feet (ILEC dependent)
- Support for 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 IP addresses
- High-speed connectivity via Efficient Networks 5871 and Netopia R3100-T routers
- Professional installation
- Provisioning over a UNE loop
IDSL Pricing (rates subject to change)
| Monthly Recurring Charges |
| Bandwidth Offer |
1 Year Term |
2 Year Term |
3 Year Term |
| 144 Kbps IDSL |
$149.99 |
$145.99 |
$139.99 |
| Non-Recurring Charges for IDSL |
| Description |
Amount |
| Equipment |
$329 |
| Professional Installation |
$199 |
| Service Activation |
$99 |
System requirements
This chart outlines the minimum and recommended systems you'll need to get the most out of Sprint Business DSL1. Please refer to the product user manuals to ensure your systems meet the requirements as listed.
| Category |
IBM Compatible |
Mac Requirements |
| |
Minimum |
Highly Recommended |
Minimum |
Highly Recommended |
| Processor |
Pentium 90MHz |
Pentium 200MHz with MMX |
PowerPC 100MHz |
PowerPC 200MHz |
| Operating System |
Windows 95 |
Windows 95, 98, ME, NT or 2000 (Win95, OSR 2.1 required for video phone) |
7.6.1 |
8.5 |
| Browsers |
Netscape 4.06+, Internet Explorer 4.0+ |
Netscape 4.06+, Internet Explorer 4.0+ |
Netscape 4.06+, Internet Explorer 4.0+ |
Netscape 4.06+, Internet Explorer 4.0+ |
| Memory |
16MB RAM |
64MB RAM |
16MB RAM |
64MB RAM |
| Hard Drive (Avail. Space) |
60 MB |
200 MB |
60 MB |
200 MB |
| Monitor |
VGA |
SVGA |
VGA |
SVGA |
| CD ROM |
4X |
8X |
4X |
8X |
| Sound Card |
16 bit |
16 bit |
16 bit |
16 bit |
| Video Card |
1MB VRAM |
2MB VRAM for 2D
12-16 MB for 3D |
1MB VRAM |
2MB VRAM for 2D
12-16 MB for 3D |
| Ethernet NIC Card |
10 Mbps |
10/100 Mbps |
10 Mbps |
10/100 Mbps |
| Mouse |
X |
X |
X |
X |
1 Some restrictions may apply. System requirements subject to change.
