In order to have dsl internet do I need to have an active telephone line? OR can the dsl modem be plugged into the phone point and activated, much like a cable modem?
Any help is appreciated... thanks!
2006-06-29 09:24:00 · 5 answers · asked by nuttylouuk 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Hi there,
I'm pretty sure that you have to have an active phone line (with verizon for instance) to be able to get verizon dsl service. You can always call verizon guys and ask about that. And then if you have to have their phone service, just opt for the cheapest option possible (I'm paying like $14.95 a month) plus same for their cheapest verizon dsl (768Kbps download/64Kbps upload). Also, with dsl you get point to point connection and your download/upload speed is always constant while with cable internet more neighbors connect your connection is getting slower because they all share the same internet 'pipe'.
All best,
Bora
2006-06-29 09:30:54 · answer #1 · answered by Bora 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have SBC Yahoo! DSL (well now it's at&t) and all I had to was plug the yellow eternet cord into the corresponding ethernet port on the back of the Hard-D, and then plug the grey cord into the phone jack. Though I thing you have to have a guy from whatever buisness provides your internet to come down and do something to it. Other then that I don't think there's anything else to it. Though be aware that if you have an X-Box 360 I dought you'll be able to use X-Box Live scince the X-Box 360 requires a special adapter and then you have to pay for that and then you have to get it wired up to your modem and computer. Though my friend just uses his old X-Box Live adapter. And his works fine. Also, if you own a Nindendo DS (Regular or the new Lite version) you won't be able to use its wifi connection due to its need of a wireless modem. So many things left for the people richer and better then us. GOD D@#$ THEM!!!
2006-06-29 16:42:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have dsl and I had to have an actual phone line. The line is filtered so that you can be online and on the phone at the same time.
Hope that helps.
2006-06-29 16:28:41 · answer #3 · answered by phy333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you can have DSL without home phone service, but you should really ask the phone company about it. Good luck!
2006-06-29 16:29:03 · answer #4 · answered by anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my country there are services which offer local phone and Internet connection without cables, but you should find about that with your local Internet Service Providers.
2006-06-29 16:34:35 · answer #5 · answered by ɹɐzɔ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋