hey, so i'm going to switch form Dial up to DSL. Can anyone tell me some advantages of DSL besides the speed? Does DSL actually let you you to use the phone while still online, not like dial up which has to use the line to go on the internet.? Oh and I plan on buying the basic dsl service from AT&T.
Thanks
2007-09-26 16:05:16 · 10 answers · asked by J.L. 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Typically you can use the phone while on DSL. There is a device they put on your phone line which filters out unwanted noise. That gets complicated. But overall, having DSL should be a hassle free, easy way to connect once everything gets ironed out.
You'll probably have issues during installation, but just bear with AT&T and it'll get working in no time.
2007-09-26 16:09:59 · answer #1 · answered by biggieprice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the person who said you will never want to go back to dial up again.
You can talk on the phone with DSL, and it is much faster than dial up, but if possible, I recommend cable. The fastest DSL speed (which is the priciest) is just about as fast as cable. Plus, my cable company offered me a fantastic deal on my cable and internet (for the next six months, it is actually CHEAPER to have internet and cable then when I just had cable...weird, huh?)
2007-09-26 16:15:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes with Dsl u can upload files faster as well
Yes u can use the phone at the same time
But I think some times u have to install some kind of filters on all the phone connections
2007-09-26 16:10:22 · answer #3 · answered by Homer Simpson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides being faster, yes, DSL lets you talk on the phone while online, which is great.
I'm not familiar with AT&T's package, but I'm sure the basic will work out great for you, especially coming from dial up.
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2007-09-26 16:09:31 · answer #4 · answered by techcents 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, DSL lets you use the phone while online.
I understand, however, that there are several speed levels of DSL, and only the fastest is as fast as cable. But I am not sure about that.
2007-09-26 16:09:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DSL is faster and you can use the phone while online. All you have to do is use the filter that comes with the AT&T packet. You'll like it and never want to go back to dialup again.
2007-09-26 16:11:58 · answer #6 · answered by David M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, DSL has all those advantages over dialup. Speed, performance, browse and use the phone, etc.
2007-09-26 16:09:58 · answer #7 · answered by Norak D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DSL is A LOT faster
2016-05-19 21:22:05 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to disconnect from the internet to use the phone with DSL.
2007-09-26 16:10:08 · answer #9 · answered by Chris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like the cable internet... for 25 bucks its the best deal out there..
unless u can afford the start up cost of a satelite..
which is 10x better then anthing out there for the signal
2007-09-26 16:14:24 · answer #10 · answered by pokerfaces55 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋