 KoolMoeAw ManPremium
join:2001-02-14
Annapolis, MD | DSL up, overall costs a wash I am in the process of switching to a OneLink connection through SpeakEasy from my shared DSL line.
The OneLink line will end up costing me an extra $10/month.
Both are 6.0/768. Actual performance on the current shared line is about 4.8/640. I hope the OneLink line matches or exceeds that.
We have two phone lines/numbers currently through Verizon. The current shared DSL line runs over a second VZ line. Once the OneLink line is up, I will port the second phone number to my VOIP provider (SunRocket). Once in place, I will cancel that second phone line.
The second phone line costs about $25/month - basic package, no LD. SunRocket costs about $15/month. OneLink will cost me $10 more per month.
So overall, my costs will be about the same - but with money going to companies I'm more willing to support....at least for now and until VZ brings fiber in.
KM
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 King PDon't blame me. I voted for Ron PaulPremium
join:2004-11-17
Franklin, TN
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| Your OneLink actually should be faster than the shared line. Having the dedicated circuit will actually boost your stats to the CO, thus giving you better throughput.
Just a word of advice, do NOT use the Briteport modem from SE (if you are more than 12,000 feet from the CO), use a Westell 6100 (get 'em for cheap on eBay). The Westell work wonders on the S/N margin, however if you are under 12,000 feet from the CO use the Briteport. |
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KoolMoeAw ManPremium
join:2001-02-14
Annapolis, MD | said by King P:Your OneLink actually should be faster than the shared line. I'm hoping so! My first DSL line, I was 5600ft from the CO. Every change since then, the distance has increased. I'm now at 9500ft. So I'm worried that the OneLink distance will be even longer...plus I have to hope for a solid pair of copper for it to work over.
said by King P:Just a word of advice, do NOT use the Briteport modem from SE (if you are more than 12,000 feet from the CO), use a Westell 6100... Will see what happens after it's installed. If I'm over 10000ft and/or my S/N is poor, I'll strongly consider that. Thanks! I also have an older Zyxel to try as well should I have S/N problems.
KM
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You make an excellent point. I would rather pay a little more for stand-alone DSL from an Independent guy or cable and use VoIP so as few of my dollars as possible are going to Bell.
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