2007-02-18 08:46:24 · 5 answers · asked by Steven Z 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
YES.
A MODEM is a part in a computer. It MODulates and DEModulates signals. If you want to start service with a new provider, you simply need to call that provide and tell them. They will tell you exactly how to make your computer work with their service. If they don't want to walk you through it over the phone, then they don't deserve your money.
2007-02-18 08:51:25 · answer #1 · answered by japernia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a built in card in the back of your desktop PC, yeah, it's compatible with any ISP out there. If it's an external modem, I'm very sure you still can, because it's much like a built- in PCI card modem. If your old ISP sent it to you for use with their service and you don't need to give it back, you can probably use it with a new ISP, but it's unlikely. Some modems are designed for the specific ISP that it's intended for and may not work with another ISP.
2007-02-18 16:54:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have given more info. I see a lot of confusion in the other answers.
There are telephone modems (quite slow). Some are internal, some external. Uses standard phone line.
There are DSL/Cable modems (for high speed), all external.
Which do you have?
2007-02-18 17:20:03 · answer #3 · answered by Jim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you should be able to. If the ISP loaned you the modem in return for signig up to them, though, you should check that you aren't supposed to give them the modem back.
2007-02-18 16:49:31 · answer #4 · answered by Jim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but you might not get the full speed of it. No if its a lan based connection unless you get a lan thingy.
2007-02-18 16:50:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋