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Drift_91
join:2009-02-11
Perth, ON

Drift_91

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[DSL] Looking to purchase MLPPP - how do the plans work?

Hello, I'm looking to get past the 6Mbps/800Kbps ATM speed limit imposed on me by Bell. I've been told that you guys offer MLPPP over multiple DSL connections. I want to get the 25/10 plan, but I want to use my own modems and there's nothing mentioned on the website about what the Dry-DSL charges are. Could anyone elaborate on the details? The website really lacks any sales information for MLPPP.

Guspaz
Guspaz
MVM
join:2001-11-05
Montreal, QC

Guspaz

MVM

All of these prices are on the website as tabs on the page for the given service tier.

So, you want to get two 25/10 lines to get 50/20 total? That's possible (it's what I have right now), but it's very expensive. The cost to do it with 300GB accounts on dry loops (assuming you have no regular phone line and band B) is:

DSL: $52.95 * 2 = $105.90
Dry: $9.10 * 2 = $18.20
MLPPP: $4 * 1 = $4.00
Modem rental: $8 * 2 = $16.00
Monthly total: $144.10
Total with ON tax: $162.83

Setup fee: $95 * 2 = $190.00
Dry loop setup fee: $19.99 * 2 = $39.98
Total setup fees: $229.98
Total with ON tax: $259.88

Total one-year cost (with tax): $2,213.84
Average monthly cost for one year: $184.49

If all you want is to get speeds faster than 6 meg, and you do qualify for 25/10, it's much cheaper to just get a single line.

EDIT: The 25/10 service is VDSL2 and as such you can't use your own modem. It's virtually impossible for an individual to buy a compatible modem anyhow.

Crowbar10
join:2009-06-23
Toronto , ON

Crowbar10

Member

From what i understand even if you had your own VDSL modem you still have to pay the modem rental fee every month .

Drift_91
join:2009-02-11
Perth, ON

Drift_91 to Guspaz

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OK, now I understand a lot better. So I have to purchase a plan for each line that I use. I thought it worked that I bought a 25 plan and then hooked up four modems at 6Mbps to get a total of 24Mbps. Well, in that case I'd be getting multiple 6Mbps plans. Now, if I get two 300GB plans, does that make my total monthly allowance 300GB still, or do I get 600GB from the two 300GB plans?

I also need to know about wiring installation. I currently have a two line drop from Bell to the demarc. One is hooked up and in service for phone and DSL. The other is disconnected and not in service. All the household phone wiring is 2 line wiring (4 conductors), but only two of the conductors are attached to any of the terminals. Would you guys send a tech, or would Bell send a tech to work on the wiring? Also, how much would it cost? I have WireCare from Bell if that would make any difference.

JenSuisUn
Premium Member
join:2006-02-23
Chatham, ON

JenSuisUn

Premium Member

Here's a good link for your questions.

»Everything MLPPP