Universal splitter for xDSL modems

A universal xDSL splitter includes a data jack that is configured to be compatible with either of the wiring configurations of the xDSL modems presently in widespread use in the telecommunications industry. The data jack is wired to receive a conventional RJ-11 style plug that utilizes positions 3 and 4 of the plug and data jack to electrically connect the xDSL splitter to the xDSL modem. At the same time, the data jack is also wired to receive a conventional RJ-11 style plug that utilizes positions 2 and 5 of the plug and data jack to electrically connect the xDSL splitter to the xDSL modem. In a preferred embodiment, gold contacts are provided in each of positions 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the data jack. Positions 2 and 5 are electrically connected together and positions 3 and 4 are electrically connected together.