Sunday, March 21, 2010
How to Install a DSL Modem
Posted on 7:14 AM by Impress Rabi
Installing a DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) modem is easy. You need only order DSL service through your local phone company, and then install your modem by connecting a few cables and installing its software. DSL high-speed internet service uses the same copper wires as, and simultaneously with, POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service). However, you need not have standard (phone company, land line) phone service before you order DSL because it requires only a physical connection to an external phone line. The exact DSL plan you can select varies according to your particular phone company. For more information, see DSL With or Without Phone Service.
After you order DSL and install its modem, you can probably save money by connecting your phone through a VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) phone service, and then eliminating your standard phone service. VOIP providers include ITP and Vonage. Although standard phone service rates seem reasonable, the actual rates are higher because they usually include per-minute local charges, and always add many ridiculous taxes and fees. In contrast, VOIP providers currently add only state sales taxes to their rates.
DSL provides neither broadcast nor premium TV programming. If you want phone, internet, and TV through the same service, you must order either cable or fiber-optic service. For more information, see Comparing Verizon FIOS and Comcast Cable.
After you order DSL and install its modem, you can probably save money by connecting your phone through a VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) phone service, and then eliminating your standard phone service. VOIP providers include ITP and Vonage. Although standard phone service rates seem reasonable, the actual rates are higher because they usually include per-minute local charges, and always add many ridiculous taxes and fees. In contrast, VOIP providers currently add only state sales taxes to their rates.
DSL provides neither broadcast nor premium TV programming. If you want phone, internet, and TV through the same service, you must order either cable or fiber-optic service. For more information, see Comparing Verizon FIOS and Comcast Cable.
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