Can you tell me if you need a phone line for broadband internet?

Question

send me the links to some broadband sites. i need broadband internet and fast.

Answer 1

You need a phone line for DSL

You need "cable" TV for cable Internet

Check your local provider for either for their deals, and decide.

Answer 2

You need a phone line for broadband DSL But you have the option of going with satellite through a site like Hughes Net (www.hughesnet.com) or through your cable company like Charter Communications (www.charter.com).

Answer 3

You need a cable TV line for Broadband (sometimes installation fees are waived & other deals made), but you do NOT have to buy the TV service, just the Broadband service.

You need a telephone line for DSL service, NOT Broadband.

DSL is usually slower, cheaper than Broadband, but if your neighborhood uses Broadband [sharing] a lot then that slows
your Broadband connection.

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Verizon seems to dominate certain markets (not to say it is the best), Comcast et al. -- Ask for the most deals in your area.

Answer 4

log on to the internet and do a btspeedtest this will tell you how fast your line is. you will probably find you have a slow connection, any broadband supplier will be stuck with the same speed.

Answer 5

DSL is broadband over phone lines.....If you are using cable broadband then no you don't.

Answer 6

Yes

Answer 7

Yep! I'm thinking of signing up for covad. My spouse and I both have mobile phones, so I thought we'd get away with dropping our home phone service, so I checked...but NOOOOOO. Gotta keep it.

Answer 8

No - cable TV lines can also be used - Road Runner is one of those services. The phone line stuff is for "DSL" service.

Answer 9

no you don't need a phone line


charter, knolology, comcast are some companies that come to mind.

Answer 10

u get it from some phone ppl...