METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING A DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER LINE ARRANGEMENT

A system for transmitting data to a first and a second user device within a user's premises, the system including a distribution point having an aggregation device comprising a plurality of access network modems and having a plurality of lines connected thereto, a splitter device connected to the aggregation point 10 via one of the lines connected thereto and being located within the user's premises, a first connection between the splitter device and a first customer premises equipment modem, the first customer premises equipment modem being connected to the first user device, and a second connection between the splitter device and a second customer premises equipment modem, the second customer premises equipment modem being connected to the second user device, wherein the aggregation device is operable to transmit data for the first device via a first one of the plurality of modems in the aggregation device, the splitter device and the first customer premises equipment modem using a Digital Subscriber Line protocol and is operable to transmit data for the second device via the first one of the plurality of modems in the aggregation device, the splitter device and the second customer premises equipment modem using a Digital Subscriber Line protocol.