Batelco Launches New One Line DSL Service
By Anita Rolle

Abaco now has access to Internet service where we can talk on the telephone, send and receive faxes and browse the web all at the same time, without interruption.

During the week of August 12, Batelco officially launched its new DSL, Digital Subscriber Lines, on Abaco a system designed to transform the regular telephone line into high speed digital lines for Internet access. The new service now makes it possible to receive smooth video and clear sound. It is an always-on service which allows you to be connected to the Internet 24 hours a day - you can speak on the phone and surf the Internet at the same time using the same telephone line.

Downloads are fast, connections are secure and there is unlimited usage. DSL is beneficial to both residential and business customers because of its high speed and several computers can be connected with one DSL. With this technology your telephone line is your private connection to the Internet as it is not a shared network. This decreases the risk of viruses and hacker attacks.

The service is presently available to the central areas of Abaco. However, technicians are continuously working to bring the remainder of the island online. Oneline DSL Turbocharged Internet access was launched in New Providence on July 29 and Grand Bahama on August 6.

According to Mr. Leon Williams, Senior Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer of Batelco, nearly 1500 new customers were signed up in the first week of the launch. Mr. Williams said, Many of these new subscribers have come to us from other ISPs (Internet Service Providers). We believe that this new technology coupled with very competitive pricing has put Batelnet back in the Internet access game.