Can i get broadband?

Tempest993 · Post by **Tempest993** » Sat Jan 05, 2002 11:48 pm

I am stuck on a 28.8 dial up connection due to phonelines in my area. When i check my lines at qwest.com it notifys me that the lines do not support dsl. Any way around this or other companies besides RR and att that supply cable?
Thanks.

cplclegg · Post by **cplclegg** » Sun Jan 06, 2002 9:30 am

You could go Directv DSL (http://www.directvdsl.com/). Has decent speeds but the setup can be very expensive since you need a dish and receiver.

damaged · Post by **damaged** » Sun Jan 06, 2002 12:26 pm

You can search for other options here: http://www.dslreports.com/search

Tempest993 · Post by **Tempest993** » Sun Jan 06, 2002 3:49 pm

I have done that already. (Dsl reports that is) but the problem is i dont think my telephone lines support dsl. At least, thats whats qwest says. It seems correct because i can only get a 28.8 connection max on my dial up.

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Tue Jan 08, 2002 1:24 pm

Originally posted by Tempest993
I have done that already. (Dsl reports that is) but the problem is i dont think my telephone lines support dsl. At least, thats whats qwest says. It seems correct because i can only get a 28.8 connection max on my dial up.

replace the lines? call ur phone co. its really not that pricey.

MikeyMan · Post by **MikeyMan** » Tue Jan 08, 2002 3:50 pm

Qwest has interbred IFITL within the network in newer areas. If there's a fiber line somewhere between you and the CO, it's either gonna be 56k, ISDN, or IDSL. That means replacing the copper (or fiber) local loop, it won't help.