How to tell whether you have Cable, Fibre, or DSL Internet service
At Northwestel, we offer Cable, Fibre, and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Internet service. This article gives you an overview of these different types of internet connections and how to tell which one you have.
Cable
Pulse (Cable)
Fibre
DSL
Cable
If your modem is connected to the wall by a round coaxial cable, you have Cable Internet.
DSL
If your modem is plugged into a phone jack, you have DSL
Fibre
If you have an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) device, you have Fibre Internet.
