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There is an RT near my home; why can't I get DSL?
What is an RT and what does it do?
Where can I find out status of Project Pronto deployment for my RT?
Pronto is delayed at the moment, can I still check for DSL availability?
Is there any way to tell if you are on an RT?
If I'm connected to a RT, will it affect my speed or performance?
How do I get SBC to install an RT?

There is an RT near my home; why can't I get DSL?

Many people assume that if there is an RT near their home, they should be able to get DSL. This is flawed thinking on two levels. First and foremost, that RT may not even serve their home. There are actually cases where a party has an RT in their back yard, but they are not served by it.
Secondly, the RT may not be DSL capable.

got feedback?

RT is referring to fiber basically like creating a CO closer to your prem. If you are an existing customer on "copper" coming from orginal CO then it's a pain to to switch over and keep the same POTS. If you don't mind changing your number then no problem otherwise GL and GODSPEED.

2011-05-16 21:33:47

by nunya
last modified: 2011-07-23 10:38:38

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There is an RT near my home; why can't I get DSL?