Is my broadband internet "always on"?

Question

I have Bellsouth DSL at 10mbps but is it always on? The reason I ask is because everytime I turn on my computer, I still have to click Bellsouth dsl and sign in. Of course, the sign in does only take like a second but I thought all types of broadband internet were literally "always on".

Answer 1

No, it's always available, but when you turn your computer off there is no longer an active connection so it disconnects unless and until you boot up again, and then it will ask you to sign in and establish contact again. If you never turned off your computer, it would indeed be literally always on.

Answer 2

This is generally true..

But some phone companies offer this service with your same phone line. So when you sign off, your phone line is restored and is no longer being used by the internet.

Heard of a service in Nebraska or somewhere there that uses the same method.

Answer 3

You have an "address" or ID in the net. That is given to you by the telecompany to your computer( it has an ID). The brodband make the way easy to this "addres".

Answer 4

You answered your own question.

I have a DSL

Then you mention Broadband.

Different animals.

Broadband is a direct cable connection with your provider. Always on and ready.

DSL goes through your phone line. It comes on when you ask for it.

Sarge

Answer 5

some services will automatically log you out for long periods of inactivity.

I have wireless network and I neer have to sign on to get access. But I do have to log into my browser service.

Answer 6

If you use a router or LAN connected modem, this will normally hold the connection for you. For a usb connected modem, it behaves like a dialup connection.

Answer 7

yah it does. u are signing in the home page for the bell south. try IE it should work

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

i think so