Small and medium-sized businesses in Southern California can now send important data traffic through the network at a higher priority than other DSL (digital subscriber line) traffic by opting for
Verizon's new Business SHDSL service. Now available in 16 states and the District of Columbia, Verizon Business SHDSL enables Verizon to prioritize SHDSL data traffic during periods of high
congestion, so business applications will get both the priority they need and higher speeds in both directions. Verizon is the first carrier in the United States to offer service at speeds up to 1.5
Mbps (megabits per second) in both directions, with quality of service comparable to high-end Internet services.
