Topic 'Embarq Pure Naked DSL' in forum 'CenturyLink' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22722920 en Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:09:18 EDT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:09:18 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23291067 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23291067 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:41:41 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23284205 said by barrtrek:

I've been with Sprint, then Embarq, and now Century for a number of years. Has anyone transferred to pure dsl that is an existing customer of Embarq and what price did they quote?
I pay $54.95 for 10Mb with pure DSL. Not the cheapest for that speed, cable here offers 15Mb for the same price, but prefer the stability of dsl.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23284205 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:55:11 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23284197 said by Isomaad :

If I were to get this new naked DSL offer, does anyone know if a Directv Receiver will still be able to get updates through the line? I'm assuming it won't but I'm not sure.
if you have one of the newer HD dvr they have a network port on the back for ethernet. Connect that to the home network and it enables online services and streaming of content from a pc to the dvr.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23284197 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:53:52 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23284096 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23284096 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:35:09 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23194513
phdeez, YES absolutely! I don't know when I'll do it here on DSLR, but my Twitter handle is changing Monday to coincide with the Nationwide launch of CenturyLink. I'm pretty excited about that.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23194513 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:10:44 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23194339 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23194339 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:46:40 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23191295
Sidenote: Are you going to change your handle to CenturyLink_Joey? :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23191295 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:37:43 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23190650 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23190650 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:32:13 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23188438 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23188438 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:46:11 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23187477
Just a curiosity question...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23187477 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:06:00 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23182229 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23182229 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:48:31 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23181939
You also have the option of providing your own modem, but we don't provide support for it as our agents are only trained on our equipment. You would only pay the activation fee in this scenario. You should just ask the rep specifically what modem you are getting and/or what your options are. If you get a modem from us it's shipped via UPS and will arrive the day the DSL is activated. They should also be able to give you an estimate on what your first bill is. It's all there, just ask if they don't tell you. Let me know if you have any other questions.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23181939 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:42:46 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23181640 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23181640 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:53:15 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23157270 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23157270 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:10:23 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23156830 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23156830 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:46:19 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23156604 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23156604 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:59:00 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23145247
Anyway, I still don't have the DSL working. Called Embarq support and spent 30 minutes on the line with a nice support rep. They were unable to figure out the problem. You could tell they're new to naked DSL because she would questions like "why are you calling from a cell phone" Me:"I don't have a land line" Her: "Why don't you have a land line?" etc. But that's ok. Anyway, they're sending someone to my house, and supposedly that's not supposed to cost anything... It better not! I do have dial-tone, so that would seem to indicated that there's no problems with my wiring, etc.

I hope it get resolved soon because for now, I'm paying two ISP's! (Comcast is my current providor... it works fine, I just wanted to save $30 since I don't really need 6MB and the super basic phone service)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-23145247 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:24:51 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22961587 --
Embarq Dry Pair DSL 3.0/768 Sprint Cellular SERO]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22961587 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:53:07 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22960245 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22960245 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:53:45 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22958600 said by Hazy Arc:

No, nothing works. I get dead air if I connect a phone.
ok, thanks; I've never tried the phone since I got naked DSL.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22958600 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:46:41 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22958328 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22958328 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:04:55 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22958318 said by Hazy Arc:

It doesn't appear to be actual "naked" DSL...that is, DSL without dial tone. From what I understand, you get dial tone and can make 911 calls.Ahh, so you'll still have to pay for the phone line.

That is different than real "naked", which doesn't have dial tone at all (like mine).
911 still works though, I presume?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22958318 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:03:45 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22958203
That is different than real "naked", which doesn't have dial tone at all (like mine).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22958203 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:46:00 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22958051 said by Hazy Arc:

I'm almost certain that is just introductory pricing.
I'd still like to know if this offer is truly for naked DSL or if some form of phone line is required.

Also, if it's introductory offer, is it renewable? I recall CenturyTel offering a deal for $40 10 meg DSL for 1 year; after that, it would go up to about $60...that said, if you renewed your contract at the end of the year, you could keep the $40 price.

I'm wondering if it's the same thing for this plan. *Shrugs*]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22958051 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:18:58 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22957620 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22957620 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:56:55 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22957612 said by mansoorhuda:

=5. $29.99 for 1.5 Megs, $34.99 for 3 Megs, $39.99 for 10 Megs.You don't have to have a phone line to get these prices? It's not an introductory rate that eventually goes up say, after one year?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22957612 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:55:14 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22955658 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22955658 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:37:48 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22905083
1. I could use any DSL Modem, didn't have to buy their $50 one!
2. Max deposit was $25 after credit check which just required name and social (They didn't want my blood group).
3. Connection fee as $15.
4. Only 1 year contract. (I had recently talked to Dish Network, which made Embarq seem like an old pal).
5. $29.99 for 1.5 Megs, $34.99 for 3 Megs, $39.99 for 10 Megs.

Awesome pricing. They will take 4 days to turn it on. No one is going to come to my house to installing anything.

I called on the day of my service, customer service picked up in one ring, she said they start service at 7pm, told me how to fix my old modem to work with Embarq, and promised to call me at 7pm today! :-)

Compare that to the Northland Cable I was signing up for, $50 connection fee + Modem, and I think 2 Megs was $43.99!!

Shows wives are not always wrong!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22905083 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:45:25 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22739179 It seems as though you keep comparing apples to oranges. Not every single company are gonna have the same policies. Thats why there is DSL companies and Cable companies. Seems as though you have an issue with that. As far as DSL the 1 year term has been around at most companies. Bellsouth At&T and Embarq. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22739179 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:33:07 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22739166 See Profile, is that $39.99 for 10 meg a naked-DSL price set-up, or was the offer he was...erm, offered the price if he got bundled phone service?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22739166 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:25:32 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22739157 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22739157 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:25:04 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22738300 said by mworks:

Are these charges still supposed to be charged with naked dsl ?
Long distance carrier change $.63
Local toll carrier change $2.50

Noticed this on this months bill. It was not on the previous months
Those charges shouldn't be there. IM your phone/acct number and I'll check it out.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22738300 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:38:52 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22730184
Embarq offered 39.99 for 10 meg under the year promo, but can't deliver 10 meg. The cancellation fee is stupid since Cox is pay as you go with no contact or termination fees.

It looks like Embarq is not comfortable with the quality of service, hence the cancellation fee. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22730184 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:27:18 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22730109 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22730109 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:09:17 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22729343 said by me me me :

Why the taxes? Cox does not charge any, its included in the price.

I called today and they wanted $39.99 for 10meg. Great so when they hooked me in, they said only 5m was available at my house for the same price, so I said good bye. Embarq is still not ready for prime time and I'll stick with Cox.
$40 for 10 meg? That's how much CenturyTel charges for the "whatever you can get" package if you're in contract ($60, if you're not). Unless, of course, they were quoting you the bundled price (far more likely).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22729343 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 13:18:46 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22728651 said by me me me :

Why the taxes? Cox does not charge any, its included in the price.

I called today and they wanted $39.99 for 10meg. Great so when they hooked me in, they said only 5m was available at my house for the same price, so I said good bye. Embarq is still not ready for prime time and I'll stick with Cox.
What are you paying Cox (and for what speeds)?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22728651 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:37:05 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22728644 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22728644 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:36:00 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22727508
I called today and they wanted $39.99 for 10meg. Great so when they hooked me in, they said only 5m was available at my house for the same price, so I said good bye. Embarq is still not ready for prime time and I'll stick with Cox.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22727508 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:48:34 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22726520 Long distance carrier change $.63
Local toll carrier change $2.50

Noticed this on this months bill. It was not on the previous months]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22726520 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:14:41 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22726001 said by teledatatech:

I signed up last week using the number listed on that website.
I tried several times over the last 2 years to get Dry DSL here and they
refused to offer it . I am glad to see they now are offering it to everyone.
DSL was connected this week and it is working well. :)
It's because of the merger.

»www.givemepure.com/

Looks pretty similar, doesn't it? :p Interesting thing though, Embarq has it marked as a limited time deal but CenturyTel's isn't and has been up for a long time now.

said by fishintheobx:

Is the offer only good for certain speeds (ie: only 1.5?)
»iwantpure.com/disclaimer.html
"Rate applies to up to 1.5 Mbps High-Speed Internet service."]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22726001 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:47:53 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22725723 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22725723 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:40:03 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22725586 I tried several times over the last 2 years to get Dry DSL here and they
refused to offer it . I am glad to see they now are offering it to everyone.
DSL was connected this week and it is working well. :)
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SERO Sprint Cellular Service]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22725586 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:10:00 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22725300 --
DSLr Mafia Member.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22725300 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:27:32 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22725298 said by me me me :

How much is the tax?
I think this has been discussed before, IIR, the tax is very low or nothing as the product is unregulated... it may have state sales tax in some areas... I think people who posted their bills had less than $2 in taxes on the naked dsl.
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DSLr Mafia Member.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22725298 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:26:40 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22724096 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22724096 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:26:51 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22723492 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22723492 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:00:15 EDT Re: Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22723328
Anyway, I'm sure it's just an advertising campaign....hopefully it's successful and they expand this as a default in all territories for all speeds.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22723328 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:26:52 EDT Embarq Pure Naked DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22722920
»iwantpure.com/]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Embarq-Pure-Naked-DSL-22722920 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:32:32 EDT