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DSL

American  

abbreviation

  1. digital subscriber line: a technology that allows high-speed transmission of text, audio, and video, usually over standard telephone lines; a form of broadband transmission.


Etymology

Origin of DSL

1995–2000

Example Sentences

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In terms of scheduled auctions, the Netherlands will auction 2 billion euros to 3 billion euros in the July 2036-dated DSL, while Germany will offer 6 billion euros in the June 2028 Schatz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

This makes it a reliable option for remote or rural areas where traditional services like DSL - a connection that uses telephone lines to transmit data - or cable are unavailable.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2024

Alcántara hit .136 with two homers, 10 RBIs and 21 steals last year for the DSL Cubs.

From Washington Times • May 25, 2023

He was named to the DSL All-Star team.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2023

As phone companies slowly build out their 5G networks, dedicated hotspots can become viable competitors to DSL, cable, and even oversubscribed fiber-optic connections.

From The Verge • Aug. 4, 2022

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