[sllug-members]: DSL in SLC

[Morgan Terry]

On 12/12/06, Steve Dibb <steve at wonkabar.org> wrote:
>
> I know this has come up a million times I'm sure, so I apologize, but
> I've never seen these issues specifically addressed, so I'm just gonna
> ask.
>
> I just moved to SLC, and right now I have Comcast cable for my internet
> connection.  It works well, but it sort of "blinks" sometimes for a few
> seconds about every ten minutes or so.  It can get rather annoying when
> you're doing a lot of work remotely.
>
> Anyway, I'm looking at getting DSL, probably with Xmission.  These are
> my big questions though:
>
> 1.  Do I have to get an account with Qwest?  If so, how do I get them to
> provide *just DSL*, and no phone line, or any other bundled stuff.  Is
> that possible?  If so, what's my total monthly bill going to be from them?


Yes, you can get  just DSL with no phone line. I have this exact setup (with
Xmission as the ISP). My bill to qwest is $33/mo. Xmission is a separate
bill. For that, it's $19 if you go month to month, or a few bucks less if
you pay 6 or 12 months at a time.

To get the DSL without phone service & with your own ISP, you have to call
Qwest and specifically ask for it. They don't have that option listed on
their site. At least they didn't when I signed up.

2.  What are the speeds like?  I grew up with a 2400 baud modem and
> BBS's so I'm familiar with kbps speeds, not megabit.  Right now I'm
> averaging between 800K/s and 1.5 megabytes/second with Comcast.  I'm not
> picky on speed though (as long as it's generally fast / stable).  It
> looks like Xmission offers "multi-megabit" whatever that is.


I have a 1.5mbit download, 900kbit or so upload (I forget what the exact
upload speed is). I haven't had any reliability problems with the line or
with Xmission, and the speed is generally good.

3.  Do I have to sign a contract?


I didn't have to.

4.  How does that work with the modem?  Do you just rent one, or can you
> buy one and save paying an eternal renter's fee?


You can rent one for $5/month, or buy one for $60. I bought mine.

Thanks guys!
>
> Steve
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