G. Lite's test run

The idea of enabling the end user to install asymmetrical digital subscriber line (ADSL) modems, as they install traditional dial-up modems, gave birth to G.Lite, a version of ADSL that consumers can install. The lighter version is designed to enable ADSL to compete more effectively against other high-bandwidth access options. As the G.Lite standard gathers momentum, a real-world test has shown it is a viable, cost-effective solution for simultaneously handling residential voice calls and high-speed data services such as Internet access.