question about DSL

[slightlyhuman]

i just moved out into a house and was looking into DSL. i know it comes through the phoneline but i don't have a landline and don't plan on getting one(my cell phone is plenty)

if i was to get DSL, would i have to pay for a landline for the DSL to come through or would I only just get DSL through the phoneline and no telephone service?

TIA

 

[KLin]

Depends on who your telco is. I believe Verizon doesn't require a landline. I think SBC still does.

 

[akubi]

some providers let you do the so-called "naked dsl"
google for it.

 

[Blayze]

It depends on the company.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: akubi
some providers let you do the so-called "naked dsl"
google for it.

Yep what the OP wants is called Naked DSL which doesn't require POTS phone service.

 

[dabuddha]

Originally posted by: KLin
Depends on who your telco is. I believe Verizon doesn't require a landline. I think SBC still does.

Verizon wouldn't let me get a "naked" connection. Bastards

 

[slightlyhuman]

trying to get DSL from SBC, the 14.99/month promo

 

[Kalbi]

have your low income grandma get you universal service line.

 

[slightlyhuman]

Originally posted by: Kalbi
have your low income grandma get you universal service line.

k.

 

[Slick5150]

Originally posted by: DP
trying to get DSL from SBC, the 14.99/month promo

SBC will NOT let you get DSL without a phoneline. They announced at some point later this year they will slowly start rolling out naked DSL in certain areas, but I don't think that has even started yet nor do I know where these "certain areas" will be.

I did find a local DSL company near me (Lansing, MI) that will do it however. So look around for smaller providers.

 

[thomsbrain]

you need a landline for SBC. you can get the $5/month measured rate line.

 

[bunker]

Originally posted by: DP
trying to get DSL from SBC, the 14.99/month promo

Read the fine print on that promo..why do you think it's so cheap? You are required to sign up for more than just DSL.

 

[labgeek]

Originally posted by: dabuddha

Originally posted by: KLin
Depends on who your telco is. I believe Verizon doesn't require a landline. I think SBC still does.

Verizon wouldn't let me get a "naked" connection. Bastards

Me either.