Our phone lines are dead, but my DSL is working...

[Swag1138]

any idea as to why?

Our power went out for about 5 hours, when it came back up the phones were dead, but dsl connected right up.

 

[Mill]

Why did the power go out?

 

[Swag1138]

Thunderstorm

 

[0roo0roo]

both services may run on the same line, but are probably different systems. different frequencies

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
both services may run on the same line, but are probably different systems. different frequencies

Indeed. The line goes through a POTS splitter which then routes the POTS signal & DSL signals to different locations.

If the physical line is intact it's entirely possible for one to work but not the other.

Viper GTS

 

[Viper GTS]

Woops, obviously the pic hosting is hitting my connection a little hard...

Viper GTS

 

[Swag1138]

double post

 

[Swag1138]

So the phone could be knocked out, while DSL is fine?

I was thinking maybe something might be up with the filters, but taking them off didnt help anything. I get no signal at all on my phone.

Suppose I have to wait till tomorrow either way.

 

[Mill]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Woops, obviously the pic hosting is hitting my connection a little hard...

Viper GTS

Yep...

 

[0roo0roo]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
both services may run on the same line, but are probably different systems. different frequencies

Indeed. The line goes through a POTS splitter which then routes the POTS signal & DSL signals to different locations.

If the physical line is intact it's entirely possible for one to work but not the other.

Viper GTS

yup, else you wouldn't be able to use your phone while on dsl like when using 56k modem.. ick!