OT: DSL without a Home Phone Acct?, is it possible???? |
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OT: DSL without a Home Phone Acct?, is it possible???? |
Scott Carlberg |
Oct 26 2004, 03:13 PM
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Porsche MOTORSPORTS Group: Members Posts: 1,595 Joined: 17-April 03 From: Modesto, Ca Member No.: 580 |
I rarely use my home phone anymore and would like to cancel it all-together, using just my cell phone for communication.
However, I've been thinking about getting DSL at the house, and was wondering IF anyone knows if it's possible to have DSL withOut having a home phone account? |
dlo914 |
Oct 26 2004, 03:17 PM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
could just go with cable internet; that doesnt require an existing phone line, but then again DSL performs a lot better.
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Aaron Cox |
Oct 26 2004, 03:19 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
roadrunner cable (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Scott Carlberg |
Oct 26 2004, 03:21 PM
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Porsche MOTORSPORTS Group: Members Posts: 1,595 Joined: 17-April 03 From: Modesto, Ca Member No.: 580 |
QUOTE(dlo914 @ Oct 26 2004, 02:17 PM) could just go with cable internet; that doesnt require an existing phone line, but then again DSL performs a lot better. Umm, let's see... I'm a DirectTV customer, so no cable into the house AND comcast is the local cable co...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) and they SUCK! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) I do keep hearing that DSL typically performs better; and more people seem to complain about cable than dsl. |
SirAndy |
Oct 26 2004, 03:22 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,623 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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GTeener |
Oct 26 2004, 03:23 PM
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914 Girl Group: Members Posts: 2,348 Joined: 25-June 04 From: SillyCon Valley Member No.: 2,249 Region Association: Northern California |
We're in the same situation. To my knowledge it is not possible to have DSL without a land-based phone line.
There are of course alternative high-speed Internet technologies out there, like cable and satellite. |
dlo914 |
Oct 26 2004, 03:26 PM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
QUOTE(acox914 @ Oct 26 2004, 01:19 PM) roadrunner cable (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) ive heard good comments on them. |
aircooledboy |
Oct 26 2004, 03:29 PM
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Sweet Pea's 1st ride in daddy's "vroom -vroom" Group: Members Posts: 1,672 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Rockford, IL Member No.: 1,629 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I too have DirecTV, and we got the 2 way satelite high speed set up a few months back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) I have been very happy with it.
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ninefourteener |
Oct 26 2004, 03:29 PM
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Perfectly Normal Guy :) Group: Members Posts: 1,216 Joined: 3-June 03 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 779 |
Yea.. thats what I do..... It works well.
I have a rediculously high-minute cell phone plan, that actually alllows me to have a secondary cell phone at no extra charge, and just share minutes. Not to promote them, but I use sprint: 2000 daytime minutes Unlimited nights + weekends Unlimited internet (on phone) Unlimited picture taking/sending Secondary phone, unlimited sharing of all features $120.00 per month (including taxes) My cable Internet in my home is SUPER fast, and I pay $35 a month for it. $155 a month for 2 phones that I can use anywhere in the country, more than I will ever need, and super fast internet acces in my home. Not too bad I don't think |
GTeener |
Oct 26 2004, 03:33 PM
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914 Girl Group: Members Posts: 2,348 Joined: 25-June 04 From: SillyCon Valley Member No.: 2,249 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(aircooledboy @ Oct 26 2004, 01:29 PM) I too have DirecTV, and we got the 2 way satelite high speed set up a few months back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) I have been very happy with it. Wait until it really gets stormy.... I lived in a place with Direct TV and when it got really windy or stormy or reception sucked (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) |
GTeener |
Oct 26 2004, 03:35 PM
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914 Girl Group: Members Posts: 2,348 Joined: 25-June 04 From: SillyCon Valley Member No.: 2,249 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Oct 26 2004, 01:22 PM) I think that's what he's saying. He uses his cell phone more than his house phone. OR are you saying just use a cell phone for everything, including Web access? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I'd think that could be expensive and limiting visually. |
Scott Carlberg |
Oct 26 2004, 03:40 PM
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Porsche MOTORSPORTS Group: Members Posts: 1,595 Joined: 17-April 03 From: Modesto, Ca Member No.: 580 |
Yeah I didn't quite get SirAndy's reply either.
I do use my cell phone, I use it for calls even when I'm at home. I just wonder if it's possible to Use the land-line phone, but Not have an account, not stealing mind you, just be UNable to make or receive calls with it. |
GTeener |
Oct 26 2004, 03:42 PM
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914 Girl Group: Members Posts: 2,348 Joined: 25-June 04 From: SillyCon Valley Member No.: 2,249 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Scott Carlberg @ Oct 26 2004, 01:40 PM) I just wonder if it's possible to Use the land-line phone, but Not have an account, not stealing mind you, just be UNable to make or receive calls with it. Well since you have a landline number assignment, I doubt they'd let you keep it for free, but you could reduce your service to the bare minimum. That's what we are going to do. No long-distance, no caller id, no call waiting, no voicemail etc... You can't escape the taxes though. |
lapuwali |
Oct 26 2004, 03:49 PM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
It may vary depending on location and which Baby Bell serves your area. However, it IS possible to have DSL w/o paying for voice phone service. You can order the DSL through Covad, who *may* sub-contract with your local Baby Bell for the physical line, which may not have any voice service on it.
I have IDSL (DSL over ISDN, longer distance to the CO than DSL, but much slower and a lot more expensive), and while I have a voice line, it doesn't have a dial tone on it half the time, and I'm regularly tussling with the phone company over it. The ISDN line, however, is mostly flawless. I also use my cell as my "only" phone, and only have a voice land-line because my wife is paranoid about not having one (despite that fact that we both have cell phones from different providers). We live at the very edge of the DSL distance limit, and simply couldn't get DSL to work. Tried the local cable system, and they sucked big rocks (hours of downtime every month, and I use my Net connection for work). As for DirecTV and storms, I get a great signal even when it's pouring with rain. It's lower when it's raining, but it's still good enough to transmit the signal (digital is all or nothing, you get it or you don't). If you're having a signal problem at any time, check the mounting of the dish (should not move much when windy), and make sure it's aimed well. Some of the receivers have a signal strength meter page. On the Hughes and Sony model receivers, it's a percentage, and if you can get 80% in good weather (no wind), and the dish is well mounted, you should get at least 50% in terrible weather, which is enough. Below 45%, and you get some signal breakup. I've had DirecTV for nearly 10 years now (got it to pick up what was then Speedvision, as my cable company didn't carry it), and I'm still using the same dish and LNB I started with then. I've mounted it myself three times as I moved. I now live in a place where I have to peek "over" my house and there are VERY strong winds regularly (San Mateo, near the bay), yet I can still get good signal after I took the effort to aim it properly. We're starting our fourth winter in this house with no problems. Neighbors with cable have had the service go out 2-3 times per year, often in storms (above ground cable). |
SirAndy |
Oct 26 2004, 04:01 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,623 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Scott Carlberg @ Oct 26 2004, 02:40 PM) Yeah I didn't quite get SirAndy's reply either use your Cell-Phone ... for Internet-Access ... no Landline needed ... can you hear me now? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Andy |
scruz914 |
Oct 26 2004, 05:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 815 Joined: 26-February 04 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 1,724 |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Oct 26 2004, 03:01 PM) QUOTE(Scott Carlberg @ Oct 26 2004, 02:40 PM) Yeah I didn't quite get SirAndy's reply either use your Cell-Phone ... for Internet-Access ... no Landline needed ... can you hear me now? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Andy I use my cell phone as a modem at my cabin in Tahoe where I have no land line. Works, but it is slow. Something like 28.8. I also use a planar antenna to insure a strong signal. -Jeff |
datapace |
Oct 26 2004, 06:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 19-January 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 1,579 Region Association: South East States |
You may qualify for Verizon FTTP (Fiber To the Premises)! $39.95 for 5MB/2MB, $49.95 for 15MB/2MB, and $199.95 for 30MB/5MB
I would wet my pants for that sort of bandwidth (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) You can check here. Wouldn't recommend the cellular wireless to the net, I've used it for business and it's painfully slow. Fine if there are no other options, but it's like back in dialup days. -bryan |
Red-Beard |
Oct 26 2004, 06:58 PM
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"Ya canna change the laws of Physics" Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,124 Joined: 11-February 03 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 288 Region Association: None |
In San Diego, I had, for a short while, Road Runner and DSL from SBC running at the same time. The Cable was 4 times the speed in download and 8 times the speed in upload. It took me over a month to get DSL hooked up, I had to pay for equipment, and was required to sign a contract for a year. After 3 days, I could see that the DSL wasn't going to cut it. I called SBC and was charged $180 to close the account.
I never had problems with Road Runner or cable being down (except when I didn't pay my bill (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) ) In 2001, Time Warner/Roar Runner was twice the Speed of COX. But that is now not true. And COX had a killer deal: Basic Digital Cable Cable Phone High Speed Cable access $89/month |
Scott Carlberg |
Oct 26 2004, 07:06 PM
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Porsche MOTORSPORTS Group: Members Posts: 1,595 Joined: 17-April 03 From: Modesto, Ca Member No.: 580 |
can I get some more/contact info on this
Road Runner company? Links etc? |
morph |
Oct 26 2004, 07:07 PM
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quality parts builder Group: Members Posts: 1,828 Joined: 25-November 03 From: oregon coast Member No.: 1,389 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(GTeener @ Oct 26 2004, 01:33 PM) QUOTE(aircooledboy @ Oct 26 2004, 01:29 PM) I too have DirecTV, and we got the 2 way satelite high speed set up a few months back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) I have been very happy with it. Wait until it really gets stormy.... I lived in a place with Direct TV and when it got really windy or stormy or reception sucked (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) I agree, go sattelite, although when it rains too hard we loose sattelite reception and this happens here 3 or 4 times a year for an hour or so. |
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