I changed from netzero dial up, to sbc.global.net dsl with a 2wire modem!  If i find a cheaper service can i?
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Ummm, I usually need help just turning a computer on. If it doesn't dispense beer out of it I basically have no idea how it works :)\n\nSorry, I'm no help
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You need to call AT&T and ask; right now we are rolling out FTTN {Fiber to the Node} with the intention to use it to proved all of your communication needs.  I believe that is what you are referring to, but I am not at work, so I cannot look it up {they call it a number of different things in different places because of all of our recent mergers}.  If it is, you will be one lucky sap bro, they are going in hot in heavy to buy the market from the competition, the prices will rise in the future of course, but they are intending to provide your TV, Phone and Internet connection for about $80, it will be a steel, get in on it if you can.  You will not be able to beat the speed or quality of this connection, when you get it.\n\nThe reason why I believe it is that is because there has been no announcement of change the DSL title to High Speed and I think they would want that known company wide, they are trying to get everyone on the same page as fast as they can.\n\nJohn B.
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Yahoo and SBC offer DSL for $16.95/month right now.  I still can't believe it when I find people in my area still using dial up.  If it's not available in your area, call your local providers and complain about their price.  Also call your state's corporation commission and complain there too.  Broad band should be very cheap everywhere, but just isn't yet.\n\nThough I use cable for my Inet connection.  I get 9MBit/sec with cable, can only get 1.5Mbit/sec with DSL.  But, then again, I'm paying $55/month.
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Check this out to see if you can find anything better.  You never know.\nhttp://www.broadbandnational.com/index.asp?id=escape-398152
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What operating system do you have?  (Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP, Linux, Mac OS, other)\n\nWhat internet provider do you use? (Earthlink, Yahoo, SBC, AOL, etc, etc,)\n\nDo you have a wireless access point/router/broadband gateway between your computer and DSL or cable modem?
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Our church (can't get DSL, and too costly to bring cable to the curb) has Directway.  It's worked, but just very slow.  We also had to spend a lot of money on the equipment.  I know there is another company now offering satellite ISP.  The link will give you the pricing for equipment, installation, and monthly service fee:\n\nhttp://www.wildblue.com/forYourHome/index.jsp
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try netzero, they are cheap.
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You can connect a wireless router to a DSL modem in order to accomplish this.  I've used a Netgear router successfully for this that I purchased for a steal on ebay.  If you go this route, decide between 802.11b and 802.11g by weighing cost against desired speed.  802.11b routers are cheaper and offer the same distance, but a limited speed output.  802.11g routers are a new technology and are more expensive but offer a faster connection speed to your modem, and consequently to the internet.\n\nAnother alternative if you've been a loyal customer of a service like Verizon DSL for a year or more is to ask them for one of their upgraded combo modem/routers that they've been handing out to new customers for the past year.  My father successfully accomplished this by calling and mentioning that he was growing more interested in switching to a cable internet service because of speed limitations.  They seem pretty prone to throwing technology at a potential lost customer in attempts to appease them.
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DSL is a generic term, but it generally refers to the unused bandwidth on a copper pair coming into a building.\n\n[--voice--] [------------- data -----------]\n\nBy that default definition, you cannot get DSL over a fiber-optic line.  It's very possible that you have a fiber-optic line running in front of your house, and you'd be unable to get DSL.  DSL is a distance-sensitive service.  There is a device the phone company uses called a DSLAM (DSL Access Module) that is installed in the phone company's switch.  There has to be 3 miles (roughly) or LESS of copper between you and the DSLAM in order for it to work.   \n\nYou might want to check with SBC (now AT&T) about other high-speed options, or you might check with your cable company.\n\nIn 1996, before DSL, I had an issue with being able to get high-speed, and the only way I could do it was to buy a T1 line (which, at the time, cost $4,000+ per month).  I accomplished it by setting up 48 modems and selling dial-up service to fund my T1.  that's how I became an ISP.  Today, I'd do the same thing...but I'd fund it by selling wireless connectivity to my neighbors...since if you can't DSL, they probably can't either.
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You should be able to. I have SBC as my ISP and my aol works just fine!
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DSL will work but dial up wont. it might lag at times but you should be okay. hope this helps!
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The 2wire needs to be configured as a passthru instead of a HUB  (some are known as gateways).  Consult your DSL provider for information on changing your DSL Modem from a router to modem only.
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If you're trying to hookup DSL then you don't need a modem other than the one supplied by the DSL provider.  The internal modem in your PC is for dialup, NOT dsl.  If you got a bad DSL modem then you need to return it to your DSL provider.\n\nIf you really do have a bad modem it would affect your ability to dialup to the internet.  They do go bad and many times if you don't run your phone line thru a surge protector, a lightening hit on the telephone lines will fry it.  It's cheap to replace, something like $25.
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If you want DSL then Verizon has a 768/128 plan for $14.95 a month but you need Verizon phone service to get it.\n\nFor dial-up, Net-Zero is $9.95 or less depending upon how long you sign-up for.
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yes you can.\n\nIt is referred to as your ISP, internet service provider. If you want high speed internet access, you can go for other cable companies like comcast. \n\nYou can also get SBC or Bellsouth DSL, depending on where you live. \n\nMost cable and DSL companies has the same price range as dialup these days so I would just stick with getting a broadband connection rather than going back to dialup. Dialup requires a modem on your computer and a telephone, but its very very very slow.\n\nIf you want more providers near you, try doing a search on http://www.google.com and put in the search criteria "high speed internet for <statename>" and replace the <statename> with your own state. You should see a huge list of providers.
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Yes,  call the ISP you got the modem from.  They will walk your through it step by step.
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it depends on the speed you want. For a DSL connection Verizon and SBC are running neck in neck in their promotions. If you sign a one year contract they will give you a DSL modem, and a self setup disk for $12.99 a month in some areas. For higher speeds you can get it for $17.99. Be warned this is slower than a cable modem, however for less than 20 bucks a month I am happy with it. One other downside is that you need a phone line.\n\nAll in all very trouble free.