Same thing in Atlanta with AT&T DSL 6MB. It did not happen when I had 1.5. With the storms this week it is up and down. If you hear the distant thunder - it will cycle down then come right back. Since I use VOIP for a business line it is terrible? If anyone hears what could be done to eliminate I would appreciate it.
I bet it's actually lightning and not the thunder. I don't see how thunder can really do anything to a physical line. In my case, when I had a much lower train rate, the issue was still there.