I am currently subsribing to SBC DSL. I am frequently uploading files(sometimes upwards of 700mb) to other people or to to FTP servers. Does anyone know if it is possible that they could give me 512kbps upload even though they dont currently have a level of service that high that I could order? This is their current pricing layout. http://www05.sbc.com/DSL_new/content_new/1,,18,00.html?pl_code=MSBC245C8952P192183B0S0

i'd suggest asking the dsl provider

DSL has some upload limitations that are just tough to work around. There's a uplink bandwidth limitation on DSL "channels" of 128KBPS. Each channel can only handle that level of service. ADSL can do uplinks of 800KBPS but that may not be available on your line. As suggested, check with your provider. There is a rather clever trick in DSL to make use of the unused channels to increase upload speed but not many ISPs support it. If you're performing large uploads regularly as part of a business you'd probably be better off looking into getting your FTP server hosted professionally. There are a number of services out there that provide safe and affordable online FTP services; you load your files to their servers once and point any FTP requests to them.

Your DSL loop length determines whether or not you qualify for higher speed rates. You should call your ISP. I am with Verizon DSL and my loop length was less than 7500 ft. I was told I qualified for up to 7.1MB per second downstream. i_XpUser

If want upload speeds comparable with download speeds you need to be looking at SDSL (Synchronous Digital Subscriber Line) as apposed to ADSL (Asynchronous Digital subscriber Line) that you have now SDSL is usually more expensive and has more stringent loop length requirements as mentioned by XpUser above. The only people that can tell you is SDSL is available to you is your ISP. Stuart

Thanks for the replies. I will be sending them an Email asking them if I could pay for more upload bandwidth. I have a feeling they are going deny my request, but its worth a shot.