Bonded ADSL

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Bonded ADSL is only available from a few vendors, as it *usualy* requires special setup/kit at the ISP.

I can't supply a list of people providing it, but a shout on adslguide will probably shake out some providers.

The way it works sounds simple enough - you have a couple (or more) of lines with ADSL, and some fancy software/hardware to add on, and those lines now are 'joined' into a fatter pipe.

A similar trick is done with ISDN to bond the two channels of ISDN2 together to get 128kbps.

The problem with ADSL compared to a leased line is the SLA. There isn't one! With a leased line there should have been a SLA about availability. In reducing the cost you may have reduced the terms of the SLA as well. ADSL comes with no guarantees at all.

Now this may not be a problem to you, but it needs to be kept in mind.

As this is at a school it will be worthwhile checking to see if your area is part of a "grid for learning" or similar scheme to get good connectivity at a bargain price.

Harry.