1. DSL refers to digital subscriber line technologies that provide internet access over telephone lines, including ADSL, HDSL, and VDSL.
2. DSL uses discrete multi-tone modulation to transmit data across multiple frequencies over copper telephone lines. Each frequency band carries a discrete amount of data.
3. DSL technologies have continued to evolve, with newer versions like ADSL2+ and VDSL2 providing higher download speeds by using more frequency bands and increasing data rates per band.