Inspire DSL service uses Chorus’ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) technology to deliver very fast internet access over normal telephone lines.
To give you a rough speed comparison, Inspire DSL can be anywhere from three to one hundred times as fast for downloads as dial-up, depending on the plan you choose. This only tells half the story though, because DSL is also much more responsive (less laggy) than dial-up, making it feel much faster even with the moderate speed plans.