Recommend a Speakeasy compatible DSL modem (in Portland, if that helps.) [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2008 - 3 answers

DSL is dropping - how do I know if it's modem, router or the line? Is there a way I can determine if the router or modem is the source of the problem? By the way, there's no computer permanently hooked up directly to the DSL ... all laptops are connected wirelessly. [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2008 - 9 answers

ADSL working but HTTP not working. [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2008 - 8 answers

I have a wireless router in my house. 150 metres away I have a shed where I want to be able to use the internet on my laptop. There are electricity outlets in the house and in the shed but not in between. How do I get the signal from the house to my shed? [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 14 answers

What's up with my flaky wireless internet connection? [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 7 answers

I have DSL but am continually prompted to dial-up for a connection. Plus, how do I learn to manage my wireless home network myself? [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2008 - 5 answers

What real-world DSL speeds (AT&T) do people experience in Milwaukee (Bay View area)? [more inside]
posted on Feb 3, 2008 - 5 answers

How to research micro-interuptions in Internet Provider? My husband works over VPN, and he is experiencing frequent and random log-offs. We blame this on the ISP. [more inside]
posted on Jan 19, 2008 - 9 answers

Anyone familiar with MagicJack? [more inside]
posted on Jan 13, 2008 - 3 answers

Help me find and buy a working Fujitsu/Orckit Speedport DSL modem in Los Angeles for use with Verizon DSL. [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2007 - 2 answers

What's the best option for high-speed internet access in San Francisco? (Moving from Castro to Potrero Hill, would like to ditch Comcast if there's a good alternative.) [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2007 - 19 answers

High speed internet in Chicago? [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2007 - 12 answers

I need help understanding how to switch to a VOIP service, with bonus points for recommendations about an ISP in Ottawa that can provide dry loop DSL. [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2007 - 4 answers

How, exactly, am I connected to the Internet? This is in Latvia, by the way. [more inside]
posted on Sep 17, 2007 - 9 answers

Can someone suggest cheap ($15/mo) broadband in zip 12208? Verizon DSL 768kbps is unavailable there. [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2007 - 5 answers

Why does my DSL blink on and off when in bad weather? How can I fix it? It's not as straightforward as it seems... [more inside]
posted on Aug 9, 2007 - 7 answers

Is there a software program of some kind that will automatically monitor and analyze the health (i.e. transfer rate and up/down status) of a broadband Internet connection? Ideally like to see statistics graphed over the course of a week or so, tested every 1 to 15 minutes, so I can see what kind of quality I'm getting. I'm not sure if any software like this exists.
posted on Aug 1, 2007 - 6 answers

I'm baffled. What could prevent a VNC connection between 2 DSL connections with the same ISP when a connection from a different ISP works just fine? [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2007 - 13 answers

I just got DSL broadband and, while it is the slowest of AT&T's 3 levels of speed, it still is only a bit faster than the old dialup. A test using a borrowed laptop on the same phone line was much faster, so something is slowing things down in my PC, but what? Processor is old and slow, at 400Mhz, 375mb ram, 4 gigs hd free space, Win ME, running MSIE and Opera browsers. My desktop has about 100+ items on it. Could this be my problem?
posted on Jul 1, 2007 - 26 answers

What internet service to use in Cambridge, Massachusetts? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2007 - 11 answers

I'm in need of a DSL modem (details inside) and am wondering if I'm better off buying one or renting one from my (soon-to-be) provider. Any suggestions on brand or things to avoid is appreciated. [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2007 - 5 answers

We recently purchased a Uniden exai-5580 5.8ghz cordless phone. The incoming volume is terrible: low and staticy. The interference seems to be coming from our DSL line. How do I fix it? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2007 - 9 answers

Does Verizon offer any method of preserving your '@verizon.net' email account, independent from having DSL service with them? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2007 - 12 answers

I want to get internet access in my apartment and I think DSL looks like a good idea. I live in Montreal and I think I'll need dry-loop (no phone line) to get it working. I'm going with a 3rd party (as in not Bell in Montreal Canada, not sure who yet) and I need to get my own DSL modem. Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2007 - 14 answers

Legalfilter: I accidentally signed onto a 2-year contract for Bell DSL (Montreal Canada). Now just a month ago they changed their service from unlimited bandwidth to limited to 30 gigs a month with penalties up to 30$ a month. [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2007 - 19 answers

Join me in trying to solve a wireless DSL modem mystery. As usual, there is [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2007 - 5 answers

How can I best use multiple home broadband connections? [more inside] [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2007 - 6 answers

Any ideas why my Dell laptop's wireless gets 'limited or no connectivity' to a new Verizon DSL wireless modem? Verizon says its a problem with the Dell computer and I need to get Dell to sort out the fault. Dell wants me to pay for the information. I figure Dell and Verizon must have encountered this problem before and hope there's some folks here who know where to get the information to change settings or otherwise set up a configuration to make it work. Suggestions?
posted on Dec 16, 2006 - 5 answers

Do I need to worry about my DSL provider pulling the plug on me for bandwidth consumption? [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2006 - 4 answers

SanFranciscoWiFi: I currently have DSL service with AT&T. It came with a DSL modem/wireless router thingy from 2WIRE. Can I replace the 2Wire? If so, what are my options? Please speak to me as if I were a child because in the area of networking, I am.
posted on Dec 4, 2006 - 10 answers

I need some valid reasons for a (business) subtenant to get his own DSL service instead of sharing ours. Besides the fact that we're not 23 year old singles sharing a flat. [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2006 - 14 answers

Computer question: How is it possible for my computer and various p2p/network game apps to communicate with the Internet when it's obvious that all my ports are closed? [more inside]
posted on Nov 21, 2006 - 7 answers

Other than XO Communications, who in San Francisco offers ADSL2 service or bonded G.SHDSL service (aka "Ethernet over Copper") and allows BGP? [more inside]
posted on Nov 11, 2006 - 3 answers

Experiences getting DSL without phone service? [more inside]
posted on Oct 7, 2006 - 17 answers

How can I get internet access for less than $400 a month? [more inside]
posted on Sep 29, 2006 - 29 answers

I have a new iMac, a g4 iBook, a new Airport and a Westell router delivering Verizon DSL. They're not playing nicely. [more inside]
posted on Sep 29, 2006 - 9 answers

I live in NYC, and had AOL for Broadband for my internet service provided to me through Time Warner. AOL recently waived their fee's and is now free. I am left paying Tie Warner about $45 bux a month for broadband service.....I wanna find something cheaper, yet just as fast and efficient... [more inside]
posted on Sep 12, 2006 - 13 answers

What do I do to contest an unfair cell phone bill? [more inside]
posted on Sep 11, 2006 - 17 answers

My phones have issues. Should I pay more for a cordless and a regular phone since I have DSL in my home? [more inside]
posted on Sep 1, 2006 - 12 answers

Internet options for 3 apartment-dwelling college students in Seattle. [more inside]
posted on Sep 1, 2006 - 9 answers

Flaky wireless: Can we not connect to the wireless network because of a bad router or a bad DSL connection? [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2006 - 9 answers

Just got Verizon DSL. A simple question: Is it just me, or is their web-based mail client incredibly, weirdly pokey? It seems to take forever to open up my mostly empty in-box.
posted on Aug 10, 2006 - 9 answers

I live in Queens, NY. I want to take the plunge into broadband. Verizon is offering a pretty good deal ($18.00 a month for as much bandwidth as I'll ever use) but I am a little leery. Four or five years ago, I was hearing nothing but complaints about Verizon's DSL offerings. So . . . does Verizon DSL still suck or have they cleaned up their act? [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2006 - 17 answers

Gah! Broadbandfilter! Moving to a new apartment next week (in SF). What broadband provider, and how do I search for it without a current phone number? (Cable vs. DSL vs. FIOS vs. Wireless?) [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2006 - 18 answers

Is SBC/ATT screwing with my DSL? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2006 - 10 answers

LegaleseFilter: How does AT&T's new DSL privacy policy compare to my current provider's? Obviously, lawyers or other such persons will be most helpful here. [more inside]
posted on Jun 30, 2006 - 0 answers

Why don't DSL and cable providers compete on the amount of UPLOADING bandwidth they offer? [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2006 - 19 answers

Can I connect to my wireless internet? I live in an apartment with wireless DSL already set up and used by a mac, but I started trying to use my Windows machine with it, and it's not working. [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2006 - 8 answers

Comcast vs. DirecTV in Seattle Eastside? I'm moving soon and need advice on telephone, internet and television. [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2006 - 11 answers

Is there a smart, well-oiled ISP I could subscribe to for DSL where my needs won't get lost in the corporate shuffle? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2006 - 16 answers