Questions About Stand Alone DSL

 

Rather than get DSL thru Verizon phone co., I'm thinking of using a
local ISP whose people speak English and which has a good reputation
for its dial-up service.  The sales guy said that this requires a
stand alone connection which involves an installation fee.

1) Do they connect the router/modem to the phone box that's located on
the outside of the house?

2) If so, is there any need for them to come in the house for any
hardware or software installation?

3) If I keep a cheap-dial-up as a back up, would I need to uninstall
any of the stand alone stuff, either inside or outside, in order to
connect with the dial-up?  Thanks guys.

 

Jack wrote:

Actually all Verizon DSL support is provided from someplace I can't
remember in California.


You will make yourself a lot more excitement if you do this because
whenever their is a problem the first suggestion will be that it is the
other company. I have no love for Verizon but they actually do a pretty
decent job with DSL.

 

I've read your earlier thread with amusement since you remind me
of a guy at work who installs software a year after everyone
else and then acts like he's bleeding edge and calls people to
see what their experience is because he wants to make sure it's
not going to cause him problems.

The fact is that millions of people have Verizon DSL (source:
http://www.ipdemocracy.com/archives/2008/01/28/ ) and you're
worried about a year commitment because you've read a few
complaints and you obviously think you're going to have
problems. This is not new technology and the VAST majority of
people have no problems with it. Of course they do not post so
you're not going to see their stories posted.

You're now looking to get DSL from a 3rd party. They'll have to
get the service from Verizon. You will pay more and if you have
problems you will have to go through the company you bought from
who will have to work with Verizon and you can enjoy the
finger-pointing when they each say it's the other's problem. The
times I've had to call Verizon Tech Support they've been
surprisingly good. They were up in Canada when I last dealt with
them.

Just order it from Verizon (and take advantage of their current
deal to give you the first 6 months free, be sure to ask for
it). The odds are you won't problems but if you do, you can
cancel. And on the 6 months free deal, the cancellation fee is
only $49 so it pretty much pays for itself in the free months of
service should you decide to cancel.

By the way, someplace like www.dslreports.com is a much better
place to ask your questions, as opposed to consumer-related
newsgroups. I am always amused by people who think that consumer
groups are the perfect place to ask for computer advice.

Bill

Jack wrote:

 

Top posting fixed.

 > Jack wrote:
 >> Rather than get DSL thru Verizon phone co., I'm thinking of using a
 >> local ISP whose people speak English and which has a good reputation
 >> for its dial-up service.  The sales guy said that this requires a
 >> stand alone connection which involves an installation fee.
 >>
 >> 1) Do they connect the router/modem to the phone box that's located on
 >> the outside of the house?
 >>
 >> 2) If so, is there any need for them to come in the house for any
 >> hardware or software installation?
 >>
 >> 3) If I keep a cheap-dial-up as a back up, would I need to uninstall
 >> any of the stand alone stuff, either inside or outside, in order to
 >> connect with the dial-up?  Thanks guys.

Bill wrote:

Well it can get more complicated than that if you work at it...

Verizon is the ILEC in my area. There is a CLEC that offers services
including DSL and in almost all areas they rent Verizon's copper and
have their own DSLAMs at the CO. So instead of one provider now you get
to deal with two.

You will pay more and if you have

Good advice.

 




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