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PaDSL – Private Access DSL

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Last Updated May 24, 2021 7:51 am

Acronym for “Private Access DSL”.

PaDSL is a solution for creating secure private broadband VPNs (virtual private network). PaDSL is a cost-effective alternative to traditional frame relay, leased line and ISDN WAN networks. It is most useful to business or organizations who wants to use DSLas an access technology for WAN//VPN objectives without the inherent risk of using the public Internet as the access medium.

The first PaDSL service was launched in the UK by THUS plc.