dslx_gm
Premium,VIP
join:2002-12-26
Winnetka, CA
| reply to wobsie
Re: [Availability] Why Can't I Get Naked with DSLX?
As some of our expert clients here mentioned, AT&T doesn't currently offer standalone or naked DSL through their wholesale channel. We can offer it in Verizon areas but not currently in AT&T areas. If you are only going to use the phone line for DSL service I would recommended getting a metered usage local phone line from them. They are typically around $10 per month. |
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wobsie
@sdsu.edu | Why can AT&T offer naked dsl in their area but other DSL companies can't? Isn't that the whole point -- for people to be able to get any DSL they want w/o having to buy service they don't want? |
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wobsie
@sdsu.edu
| One more thing -- I have the "basic DSL" from DSLX: 384-768 kbps download / 128-384 kbps upload. Is that adequate for VOIP ?
Also -- I'm thinking of getting VONAGE. $25/mo seems good, even w/ $10 taken by AT&T for a useless voice line. Is there something better than VONAGE? |
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en102
Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA
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April 9th, @02:04PM
| reply to wobsie
Because that's the agreements that they have in place for wholesale DSL lines. AT&T only allowed dry loop DSL with their arm twisted by FCC as a condition when they purchased Bell South, if I'm not mistaken. AT&T wouldn't even offer it themselves unless they 'had' to. Also, if I'm not mistaken, Verizon's cost for service makes up the difference anyways.
AT&T 1500/384kbps = $17.95-$22.95
Verizon 1500/384kbps = $29.95-$44.95
AT&T 3008/512kbps = $19.95-$27.95
Verizon 3000/768kbps = $39.95- $49.95
AT&T 6008/768kbps = $29.95-$34.95
Verizon 7000/768 = $99.95-$119.95 
As far as VoIP, I haven't tested the 'bottom' limits of VoIP, however, you should be ok, as long as you're not doing anything on the PC/Internet with that kind of speed.
I use Skype VoIP (w/o phone number - calls outbound only) for $3/month unlimited, and it works very well - and included web cam service. Limitation is that it requires your computer to do the actual calls (I make use of a Motorola bluetooth headset from my cell phone).
It is pretty robust - being able to use port forwarded lines over SSH through proxy servers and still make calls.
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| reply to wobsie
You might want to ask your VOIP and/or Vongage questions here:
»/forums/all?cat=67
»VOIP Tech Chat
»Vonage
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