My DSL stops working every Sunday afternoon for about 4 hours. WTF? [more inside]
posted by Mid on Nov 29, 2009 - 8 answers

In need of a cheap high speed internet/cable package shared among 7 college girls in MD and not sure where to start. Help! [more inside]
posted by pulled_levers on Aug 25, 2009 - 12 answers

Telecom has undercharged me for DSL and land line service the past couple months. Is this going to bite me in the butt? If so, when and how severely? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 2, 2009 - 9 answers

Questions about dual modem/router connections on one dsl line. [more inside]
posted by CliffDiving44 on May 13, 2009 - 5 answers

My DSL is slow...but only when connecting to servers outside Chicago. What gives? [more inside]
posted by burnfirewalls on Apr 23, 2009 - 5 answers

Is there a website that tracks ISP's bandwidth caps and download quotas, and presents the information in an up-to-date and easy-to-read format? I'm especially interested in USA.
posted by kidbritish on Apr 7, 2009 - 2 answers

What is the current state of VOIP? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Apr 2, 2009 - 12 answers

I sometimes have trouble with downloading via torrent: surfing becomes a slow crawl/not an option. [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Mar 26, 2009 - 18 answers

Canadian phone/cable/internetfilter: what combo of services are cheapest? [more inside]
posted by Acari on Mar 1, 2009 - 5 answers

How can I get DSL in Barre, Vermont? Alternately: is satellite internet really that bad? [more inside]
posted by youcancallmeal on Dec 10, 2008 - 11 answers

How do I get information on the reliability and competence of an ISP? [more inside]
posted by vilcxjo_BLANKA on Oct 14, 2008 - 5 answers

Our laptop loses wireless connection, and only changing a wireless setting on the router fixes it (any setting). What could be going on? [more inside]
posted by Dr.Enormous on Sep 26, 2008 - 4 answers

Will be moving to Beijing and would like to have high speed reliable internet service in my apartment. We'll likely be living in one of the US or HK developed apartments along Chao Yang park. I've worked with DSL connections in serviced apartments in Beijing and Shanghai and was not thrilled with the throughput (70kbs) or reliability. The Great Firewall is not an issue as far as completely blocking sites, but I'm sure it affects transfer speeds from the US sites I'd be accessing. [more inside]
posted by bleecker on Sep 3, 2008 - 5 answers

Is it possible to have more than one DSL connection in the same house? [more inside]
posted by Dreamcast on Aug 8, 2008 - 12 answers

ADSL working but HTTP not working. [more inside]
posted by k8t 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 by zaebiz on Apr 1, 2008 - 14 answers

Anyone familiar with MagicJack? [more inside]
posted by exlotuseater on Jan 13, 2008 - 3 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 by jcruelty on Dec 7, 2007 - 19 answers

High speed internet in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by AceRock 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 by valleys on Oct 25, 2007 - 5 answers

How, exactly, am I connected to the Internet? This is in Latvia, by the way. [more inside]
posted by mdonley 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 by cahlers 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 by needs more cowbell 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 by hodyoaten on Aug 1, 2007 - 6 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 by dobbs on May 24, 2007 - 5 answers

Join me in trying to solve a wireless DSL modem mystery. As usual, there is [more inside]
posted by Scottk on Jan 14, 2007 - 5 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 by bartleby on Nov 28, 2006 - 14 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 by TwilightKid on Sep 12, 2006 - 13 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 by gramcracker on Jul 18, 2006 - 18 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 by jxpx777 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 by shivohum on Jun 21, 2006 - 19 answers

My DSL modem is fried and out of warrantee. SNET SBC AT&T wants $100 for me to buy a new one, or they'll give me a free one if I sign a new contract. I'll likely be moving in three months, and a hundred dollars is pretty pricey when I can find used ones on eBay for less than twenty. I'm pretty technical, but the problem is that I don't know G.DMT, G.Lite, or T1.413 from a hole in the ground. What requirements should I look for in a DSL modem to be sure that it's compatible? (I'm in Connecticut.)
posted by Plutor on Mar 8, 2006 - 11 answers

Broadbandfilter: Does anyone have experience of "ADSL 2+"? This advertises speeds of 22MB over regular copper (in the UK). Is it for real? [more inside]
posted by grahamwell on Mar 1, 2006 - 8 answers

Comcast cable modem or Bellsouth DSL? [more inside]
posted by Brandon Blatcher on Feb 7, 2006 - 20 answers

I just got braodband internet after 5 years of living the dial-up lifestyle. Help me use my new-found bandwidth effectively. [more inside]
posted by cosmicbandito on Aug 29, 2005 - 20 answers

DSL vs Cable Internet... what are the differences in term of performance, reliability, price, etc? Can anyone given an evaluation of the pros/cons. Bonus if you can comment on the advantages/disadvantages of satellite TV over digital cable or vice versa. [more inside]
posted by mhaw on Aug 2, 2005 - 16 answers

Losing high-speed Internet. We're moving from Austin to an area of rural Texas, and I am trying to find any last option for having high-speed Internet. [more inside]
posted by shannymara on Mar 22, 2005 - 5 answers

I live in rural Iowa, and can't get landline DSL. I'd like to hear of any success stories with satellite DSL. I'd also like to hear the horror stories.

And if there are other ways of getting fast Internet in the sticks, I'd love to hear about that, too.
posted by bricoleur on Feb 7, 2005 - 11 answers

I "signed" a one-year contract for SBC DSL last month - the higher speed of the two varieties. After a very rocky start where it took them 2 weeks from the activation date to actually activate, I love it. However, I signed up after getting a flyer in the mail for a free mp3 player with 1-year contract. When I called the number, I was told that I should sign up online, which I did. I emailed them last week to ask about the mp3 player and they say I can't have it because that was only for people who signed up over the phone - not online. WTF? [more inside]
posted by luriete on Jan 20, 2005 - 6 answers

Home wireless setup: why does my signal speed vary? [mi] [more inside]
posted by gottabefunky on Aug 13, 2004 - 9 answers

This has been asked before but the answers I need are a bit more specific. I bought my home (1920s bungalow) here in Sacramento 3 years ago, and the previous owners had DSL - in fact the DSL port in the house is exactly where I need/want my broadband connection to be. So - I just got an Airport Express card for my powerbook and a Airport Extreme basestation: do I want DSL or cablemodem? I use satellite for TV, not cable, and am not going to switch any time soon, so bundles are out. I am not going to run a website and need no static IP. Insanely high speed is not necessary, just something a hell of a lot faster than my current 56k. Prices? Service? Will SBC give me a deal on DSL since the install is already in place?
posted by luriete on Aug 6, 2004 - 8 answers

Ok, I have a Dell box with Windows XP. I also have two very smart children (ages 11 and 13). I want to figure out a way to disable the internet connection from time to time. For example, child A doesn't clean their room, so I want to disable internet while at work, from (8a-4p). Is there a way I can do this, some software? The connection is DSL.
posted by patrickje on Jul 27, 2004 - 19 answers

What is your experience with DSL vs Cable? What about Satelite DSL from Directv? Moving next week and trying to decide what to use for the house. Thanks in advance.
posted by Macboy on Jul 13, 2004 - 19 answers

Wifi networking question. My brother lives 1 mile away, nearly direct line of sight as I am up on a hill. I can get DSL, but his house cannot. Is there a cheap-ish way to get hi-speed into my house and create a secure wifi network to span to his house as well? (MI)
posted by BrodieShadeTree on Jun 24, 2004 - 12 answers

I'm considering buying a DSL modem outright, to take care of that pesky rental charge each month from my ISP. Does the make and brand of modem make much of a difference in terms of reliability and speed, or are the ISP and phone lines in between more of a determining factor?
posted by danwalker on May 5, 2004 - 3 answers

How do I share a MSN DSL connection between multiple computers? The DSL Modem is a NetDSL 800, and I'd like to be able to connect each PC to the DSL independently (Not with 'internet sharing'). PC's are XP, and I already have a router to use (and plenty of experience routing on DSL with static IPs).
posted by daver on Apr 7, 2004 - 2 answers