I'm moving a mile away and I'm being told I can't get dsl. Why is that?
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You have to be within a certain number of miles from the COM (which is the main point of origin for the DSL service) or a remote COM (which is a remote signal transport, often placed in areas of high interest that would be too far away from the COM ordinarily to receive service).  You can do to the site below though and see if anyone else carries service to your address.
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Nothing.  DSL is broadband.
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DSL uses just your phone line. It's most likely ADSL - SDSL is a lot more expensive and not generally used by your average consumer.
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Cancel it and get a cable modem.  Just think about it, DSL is sending data through an old school telephone wire.  Cable modem is sending data through the much newer cable lines, and thus, much faster and much more reliably.  Do whats right, make the switch!
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It does depend on the router, but we're probably talking about less than 1/2 mile.\n\nYour only option in rural VA might be satellite.  In addition to the tradition satellite companies (Directway and Starband), there is a new satellite ISP, but not available everywhere in the US yet:\n\nhttp://www.wildblue.com\n\nI think you can check on the website if the service is available yet in your area.  The prices might be similar, but for higher BW.
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Make sure you have filters on all your phone lines, including any TV boxes that use the phone. This can cause slowness. You can check with the manual and see if you can access the DSL router to see what DL and UP speeds you are at. If you are below what is promised then check with the company. If you are above where you are supposed to be then either live with what you have or call the company, pay more to upgrade. This is all dependant on how your DSL is setup and it may not be the same way I am familiar with. They also have Internet Speed Check's that you can use to check your speed. That will give you an idea if you are at a good speed for DSL. \n\nhttp://reviews.cnet.com/7004-7254_7-0.html
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no dail up is close to dls or cable modem
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It might not be a problem with the splitter, ur ISP might just be cutting you off after you use the internet for a long time or something. ping them
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First, you need to connect directly with a single computer to the modem/bypass the router..if you can get to the internet then there's nothing wrong with your modem and your dsl signal, then try to connect with a router..if still you can get an intermittent connection then, you need to contact your router's manufacturer for the configuration.\n\nUnplugging the cables in the modem and router and replugging it back again would also help.\n\nIf you cannot connect to the internet when you tried to bypass the router, call your DSL Internet Service Provider (ISP)
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Two solutions.\n\n(1) Use an ADSL line repeater.  See the DSL notes below page 2-41 on mid-span repeaters to extend DSL to 30,000 feet (9100m).  As mentioned, many service providers do not like to install these since they require a trunk roll.\n\n(2) Ask for ITU-T G.992.3 Annex L (for long) ADSL2-RE (Reach Extended) supports DSL to about 28,000 feet.  The Annex L is needed in the central office (DSALM) and the customer side (CPE).  Annex L is a 2002 standard and is now widely deployed and is most likely being used by your service provider.  See the charts.  Over 18,000 feet the data rates are falling quickly.
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Four possible problems --\n\n1) Modem is not working correctly and needs fixed or replaced.\n\n2) You are getting bad signals on the line (corrupted line) and the modem is getting mixed up on how to handle.\n\n3) A slight possible problem is that your options on your computer are not set properly to handle the DSL hookup, but I doubt this since it only happens every few weeks. \n\n4) Power or power spikes at the DSL Provider company is causing the DSL line to have errors and the DSL device stops working.  This can happen in lighting storms, High wind, or someone hits a power pole! \n\nIn both cases, you need your DSL representative to send a technical person to do a check of your line and modem to be sure they are in good working order.\n\nThe technical person will likely tell you that since you are not getting the problem more often that they are likely not going to be able to trace down the problem.  \n\nSuggestion -- See if there is a log on your Internet connect that can be set on to trace all communications.  You have a good chance of catching what is causing the problem if your computer has the capability to log problems.  Mine is done through the security software I have installed.\n\nRecommend going to Cable if you can.  It does not cost too much more and you will have far fewer problems!
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it is taking a lot of bandwidth to download and it is not leaving enough room to do much else, i am assuming that you are on a dsl or cable hookup with a wireless off that to a second or third computer
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you can get dsl farther than 3 miles from the phone company but it will be a lot slower. my mother lives 7 miles away from the phone company and they told her that the dsl would only be 3 times faster than dial up.
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Discovering a router signal from 1/2 mile away is simple.\n\nThe real problems start when you try to get your  wireless card to send a "mouse click" on a 1/2 mile hike back to that router.\n\nNot saying it can't be done, in fact it's done every day by major corporations, municipalities, government agencies and others with tons of cash to burn. \n\nSave your money, time and sanity. Sign up with a service provider.
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I can't tell you that, you have to enter your telephone number in the link below.  I just got DSL 10 days ago and HATE IT!  It has not worked half the time.  I'll be going back to cable ASAP.
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DSL is only provided by your local phone company - since the signal  travels over their wires.\n\nTime Warner (Road Runner) has always served us well, but it is expensive.\n\nDo you have ClearWire available there yet? Check out their site.
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are you using dial-up? if you are i wouldn't know anything about it. but if you are using dsl i find it helpful to turn of the modem, wait a while, turn it on, and reconnect to the internet. i've noticed that some downloads go a lot faster than others. try the modem trick and if that doesn't work contact your interent service provider. i had slow dsl and i called my isp and there was a problem (they had to have a repairman fix it). i hope that helps. :-)