Quote Originally Posted by Stu_Millard
If you're on ADSL, the upload speed is slower (the A stands for Assymetrical) at 256kbps.

See http://www.adslguide.org.uk/guide/summary.asp for more info.

For the same speed both ways you need SDSL (Symetrical) - this type of DSL connection doesn't support use of a voice analogue line at the same time (and is more expensive I believe).
ah got it now, it all makes sense, just again a hearty thanks for helping me out folks

Though im sometimes seen as a bit of a plonker on here, what i like about the place is that when you ask, someone always seems willing to help you out. cheers chaps/chapesses