richcornucopia Posted December 6, 2005 CID Share Posted December 6, 2005 Is it possible to get high speed dsl without having phone service from your local provider? I currently have vonage and don't want to have to switch because its such a great deal. I'm looking for a dsl connection with more upload than what I currently have 8000/512, I pay 72.95 a month for this so I'm looking for something equal to this or cheaper. Can I pay for a phone line with no phone service cheaply? Any information is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted December 6, 2005 CID Share Posted December 6, 2005 usually you will need to have phone service to get dsl. just the basic local package will do. the reason is that the dsl is modulated onto the phone line and most telcos aren't flexible enough to allow use of their line for dsl without a real phone hooked up. but it never hurts to call your local telco ad ask what their policy is. edit and having a backup landline for 911 or when vonage don't work, hsi is down is not a bad idea either. that way you can have a backup dialup as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted December 6, 2005 Author CID Share Posted December 6, 2005 what does a basic local package ususally run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted December 6, 2005 CID Share Posted December 6, 2005 depends on your local provider. who is your local? go to their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted December 6, 2005 Author CID Share Posted December 6, 2005 I've got sbc, but when I try to check their local packages they want me to place an order and go through all of this crap, credit verification, address, billing address... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted December 6, 2005 CID Share Posted December 6, 2005 what city you close to? or zipcode... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted December 6, 2005 CID Share Posted December 6, 2005 better yet area code Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted December 6, 2005 Author CID Share Posted December 6, 2005 45419 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted December 6, 2005 Author CID Share Posted December 6, 2005 I called them up and found out I can get the basic local for 12.75. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted December 6, 2005 CID Share Posted December 6, 2005 https://swot.sbc.com/swot/dslMassMarketCatalog.do?do=view&serviceType=DYNAMICIP all the plans (select at top bundles, local only etc etc etc https://swot.sbc.com/swot/dslCategoryLanding.do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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