I don't have a digital hook-up where I live, so cable is out of the question. I *have* to use the phone line. Right now, my laptop and PC both have 56k modems. But I'm tired of waiting 7 days for a file to finish downloading. How do I go about changing from dial-up to DSL? What do I need? Who is the best provider? Who is the cheapest provider? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! :o)
2006-10-17 14:58:22 · 6 answers · asked by alwaysmyself82 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Well you will need a DSL ISP. What is cheaper really depends upon your geographical area as well. I have Verizon at $24.95 for Fast DSL, with a bundled package.
What you will need - don't go out & purchase anything. The ISP's will provide you with a DSL Modem/Router and filters for all of your telephone lines as well as detailed installation instructions. Or, you can request a technician to do the installation for you, but it really is easy.
Here's a DSL comparison site:
http://dsl.cheapest-service.com/
Cable and Satellite may or may not be the cheapest - it usually is not.
2006-10-17 15:06:47 · answer #1 · answered by midnightlydy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, you'll have to find out if you have DSL in your area. Usually you just type in your phone number on the website. When you get DSL, they should send you a DSL modem and some filters. The filters hook up to your phones to correct any interference. The DSL modem conects to the phone line (through a filter) using a regular phone cable, and connects to your PC or notebook using a CAT5 cable (they sell them at Wal-Mart). It connects to your network connection on your computer (looks like a phone line plug in, only a little bigger).
I use Bellsouth. $24.95/month for their basic service. Their highest speed is 1.5Mbps for around $45.
2006-10-17 15:11:52 · answer #2 · answered by jkrzyzko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it says it has 10/one hundred Mbps then that port on the decrease back is probable your ethernet ports. Ethernet ports look basically like telephone ports different than they're a splash extra desirable. attempt plugging a telephone twine in there and notice if suits. If it would not extra healthful it is the place you may plug your ethernet twine in to.
2016-10-19 22:02:24 · answer #3 · answered by lindgren 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
netzero
2006-10-17 14:59:32 · answer #4 · answered by Dixit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use netzero
2006-10-17 15:06:23 · answer #5 · answered by mdgk6 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
verizon
2006-10-17 15:01:02 · answer #6 · answered by askmike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋