There are more than 200 residents here that are running their telephones and internet service off of OLD lines that often times go out, making it a problem. What would happen if there was an emergency requiring immediate attention and the phone lines were down? It is not like we live in the middle of nowhere. We live on a road that is a little over 3 miles long. Within a short distance from our road is SBC's largest corporate office and repair hub. I have talked with several of the residents here and all are disgruntled with dialup, operating at 28.8kbps, and having phone lines that are unreliable. Can anyone shed some light on this?
2006-07-03 10:22:09 · 7 answers · asked by CMalson 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Just like you said "old" lines. You probably need fiber optic cable run throughout your development. Talk to the local cable and phone companies. I'm sure they will be able to give you the low down on what the problem is.
2006-07-03 10:26:57 · answer #1 · answered by biggy4269 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The desition to bring DSL to an area is based on the number of lines there is potential of selling. The equipment to provide DSL service and deployment of those facilities through out an area can be in the millions. At this time AT&T has a project which will bring DSL and DSL-like services to more rural areas including fiber optic service to home and businesses but, it all has to do with economics. The only thing I can recomend is when you see a telephone company technician ask him that you have a questions for his supervisor, once you talk to him ask him that you would like to talk to the OSP (outside plant engineer)engineer for that area. The OSPE should have a better idea of when you can get DSL service in your area.
2006-07-10 16:38:34 · answer #2 · answered by lorenaesquivel@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the previous answers, it's purely a matter of economics to SBC. It would cost more than it would gain them to upgrade. Since they probably have no competition at your location, they don't risk losing you as a client. Such for the benefit of monopoly.
2006-07-03 17:33:57 · answer #3 · answered by antirion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not economically feasible to bring the plant to DSL quality for only 200 people.
2006-07-03 17:31:55 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may have whats called ...pair gain wiring , its where the lines are wired to minimum standards, it was a cheaper way of installation. not possible to fix cheaply ,I have same problem ....
email me if you live in Australia
2006-07-03 17:31:21 · answer #5 · answered by Vivian X 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought SBC merged with AT&T.
2006-07-03 17:47:44 · answer #6 · answered by Balthor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply put, it aint economically feasable for them to hook you in!
2006-07-03 17:27:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋