text: ADSL strengths\n\n    * Much faster connectivity\n    * Always online\n    * More bandwidth/Faster download speed\n    * Instant authentication\n    * Fixed monthly costs, no worry about mounting call costs & high telephone charges\n\nADSL weaknesses\n\n    * Higher cost for occasional users\n    * Require A BT phone line\n    * Not available for all customers\n    * Asymetric service with lower upload capacity\n\nDialup strengths\n\n    * Stable, proven technology\n    * No monthly bill if not used\n    * Performance adequate for email and light web surfing\n    * Lower security risk as not "always on"\n\nDialup Weaknesses\n\n    * Possible large telephone bills\n    * Larger web pages will take longer to download