ParatoOptimal said:The $14.99 includes phone service, right?
Well no. You see this is the reason I posted the Dry Loop option. Dry Loop allows you to have DSL without having the telephone service. You can then use VOIP service like SunRocket or Vonage or whatever else you like.
I already have a Verizon phone plan.
I'm hoping I can add dry loop DSL for $5 or $10.
You would only need dry loop if you do not plan on keeping your telephone service with Verizon.
The online test didn't show a dry loop plan.
The online chat CSR told me I'd have to call.
She gave me a number but wouldn't you know, my knee hit the power button before I could cut and paste it.

I am planning to setup a slingbox at home while subscribing this 768 kbps service at second home. Is this speed sufficient enough for watching streaming video from slingbox connection while browsing web?

ElGato01 said:ParatoOptimal said:The $14.99 includes phone service, right?
Well no. You see this is the reason I posted the Dry Loop option. Dry Loop allows you to have DSL without having the telephone service. You can then use VOIP service like SunRocket or Vonage or whatever else you like.
I already have a Verizon phone plan.
I'm hoping I can add dry loop DSL for $5 or $10.
You would only need dry loop if you do not plan on keeping your telephone service with Verizon.
The online test didn't show a dry loop plan.
The online chat CSR told me I'd have to call.
She gave me a number but wouldn't you know, my knee hit the power button before I could cut and paste it.

That's ridiculous!
If I had phone service from someone else, I could get dry loop DSL for $5.
If I already have Verizon's phone service, I have to pay $14.99 for DSL Internet.


For those who Verizon has told it's impossible to have DSL without phone service,
a POTS line consists of 4-wires. The plain old telephone uses the two of those wires. It is possible to switch between what uses which two wires. More often than not, the telephone uses the two inner wires. You can use your phone line for DSL WITHOUT phone service. You can use the phone line to connect/network anything throughout your house that will work over a wire of this gauge/composite.

Great deal, OP!

Question: I live in an old apartment building (maybe built in the 1940s), and I've never used the telephone or cable wiring. Heck, I dont even know if it works!

Whats the set-up for this service like? Does Verizon send somebody out and wire your place up? Has anybody else had a situation where bad wiring in their apartment building caused them problems?

Thanks!

stateofmind said:Seems Dell is offering this with a $50 rebate, if you go thru Dell. FW only has $20 Cash Back going thru this thread link.

Yeah, when I did it a year ago they offered $100 rebate.

ucbedge said:Great deal, OP!

Question: I live in an old apartment building (maybe built in the 1940s), and I've never used the telephone or cable wiring. Heck, I dont even know if it works!

Whats the set-up for this service like? Does Verizon send somebody out and wire your place up? Has anybody else had a situation where bad wiring in their apartment building caused them problems?

Thanks!
When you sign up for any Verizon service they will offer you an option of purchasing "wiring insurance" for your home. It used to be around a $1 per month, not sure how much it is now. If you buy that then the wiring inside your apartment will be their responsibility. I'm not sure if this insurance is cancellable. You'll probably have to ask. Another thing you'd want to ask when you call them is if Dry Loop DSL is available to you. As I mentioned before Dry Loop DSL means getting the DSL service without their telephone service. If it is available you can consider yourself lucky. Here in Los Angeles I was paying $30 a month after taxes and fees for the Verizon telephone service, plus whatever they were charging for DSL. The surcharge for Dry Loop appears to vary between $5 and $10 per month, depending on the area.
If you are worried about the wiring and you buy that insurance, then the installer when he or she comes out, is supposed to take care of it. I of course highly recommend that you ask Verizon all of this over the phone when, or before, you place your order just to confirm that what I'm saying in fact applies in your area.

Good Luck.
EG

yanks0114 said:desitoyota said:768/kbps..its pretty slow as compared to FIOS or cable internet. This promo was on long time back.Nothing hot

I disagree - I think its an excellent price for a entry level high-speed modem. Most people don't need FIOS / cable speed.

Also, even though it was once available for $15, they required a phone line and quickly raised the price to $18 then $22

A lot of people still paying $10 month for dial-up. Like my in-laws.

Moved into Condo and starting with nothing. Was set to go with Century for cable, high speed internet, and phone line for 90.00 a month. Don't use tv a lot, won't get the movie channels which is fine with me. 3 meg for internet, and phone line (which I don't really need can use cell) is supposed to be free local and long distance. 1 yr. guaranteed price. Should I be checking something or someplace else? Need quick advice. I just called and cannot get Verizon in this area.

Redscott said:yanks0114 said:desitoyota said:768/kbps..its pretty slow as compared to FIOS or cable internet. This promo was on long time back.Nothing hot

I disagree - I think its an excellent price for a entry level high-speed modem. Most people don't need FIOS / cable speed.

Also, even though it was once available for $15, they required a phone line and quickly raised the price to $18 then $22

A lot of people still paying $10 month for dial-up. Like my in-laws.


I still have my original Juno account from 96 for $5.95.

bullbert said:Tacoma99 said:I still have my original Juno account from 96 for $5.95.I still have my "original" Netzero account from '96 with truly unlimited access for FREE! I use it between "new customer" Verizon DSL signups.

Not bad...better than the approx. $750 I've paid over the yrs.