Thanks for the early xmas present

[MR. SLiK]

Turns out my dsl provider (DirecTV DSL) is closing! Argh I only have it till Jan 16. Im still not sure what i have to do. Yay! :rolleyes:

http://www.directvinternet.com/

Well, turns out I have to sign up with SBC or else it will be discounted when the network shuts down. how freaking retarded

[OUTLAWS WHOCARES]

That sucks.
Are there any other Providers in your area?

[Sirc]

Nobody is losing his too. Sounds like DirectTV internet is on its way out. :(

[MR. SLiK]

IIt says there making a transition plan but then it also says I have to contact SBC. So do I hgave to pay AGAIN or what?

[OUTLAWS WHOCARES]

Where do you live Mr.Slik.
Pm your info and I will search for providers in your area.

[MR. SLiK]

Dont worry Whocares, i know my providers, thanks though. Im just confused on what there saying. It says here:
If you are interested in the SBC Yahoo! DSL service, you must contact them. If you do nothing, your service will be disconnected when DIRECTV Broadband shuts down its network.

But it also says:

We have reached a tentative agreement with SBC to transition your broadband service to SBC Yahoo! DSL service. As SBC currently provides the last-mile connectivity to our customers in the SBC region, this is the best alternative for a minimum of disruption to your high-speed Internet service. We will be maintaining your DIRECTV DSL service while we finalize our plans with SBC, and more definitive details will be coming soon.

So am i just making a transition and continue paying the monthly fee, or do I have to pay more for setup n stuff?

[MR. SLiK]

Nveermind, i went to sbc website qand it says just to call them to set it up/

[OUTLAWS WHOCARES]

Glad you got it cleared up.

[Sirc]

Ugh. SBC DSL is what I have. I'm not real thrilled with it. I hope you have better luck.

[MR. SLiK]

Originally posted by OUTLAWS Sirc@Dec 24 2002, 04:08 PM
Ugh.  SBC DSL is what I have.  I'm not real thrilled with it.  I hope you have better luck.
Man I was getting good speeds with DirecTV DSL to :angry: SBC DSL is practically the only one in my area, even though im not too fond of them. and there is some sort of transition thingy, they havent updated with more details.

I contacted them now and they said someone would call me in 5 business days.

[FUS1ON]

In the meantime here's some reading material for ya. LINK (http://www.dslreports.com/forum/telocity)

[SIFI]

personaly i prefer roadrunner

[MR. SLiK]

Wow this Cyberonic internet provider proivdes fast and affordable dsl! too bad it says 2 miles away from them and im probably not even close but for $50/month and get 1.5down/768 up? Thats unbelievable!

http://www.cyberonic.com/cyb_redirect.cgi?..._home_dsl.shtml (http://www.cyberonic.com/cyb_redirect.cgi?goto=internet_for_home1.html%3bin t_for_home_dsl.shtml)

[OUTLAWS WHOCARES]

That seems like a great deal.
More tham likely your upload will be around 400 to 600 which is still great.
Find out how far from their mainframe you live.

[FUS1ON]

Slik try this link and see how far you are from the Telco's CO LINK (http://www.dslreports.com/prequal/distance)

[MR. SLiK]

This is what I got

[SIFI]

why did they give you the distance in feet :wacko:

[MR. SLiK]

3 miles - 15840

so its just a little bit over 3 miles away from me

[FUS1ON]

Originally posted by Sifi Sam@Dec 24 2002, 07:21 PM
why did they give you the distance in feet :wacko:
It sounds strange and kinda hard for me to explain, But it isn't figured "As the crow flies". Users are connected to a loop and the measurements are figured on it.

[SIFI]

ok i understand sortoff i suppose :wacko: ;)

[Sirc]

From what I understand for DSL, you have to be within a certain distance from a telephone relay station to be able to receive DSL service. If you are too far away there is too much data loss (noise, signal degradation). I have a feeling that we are right on the outer limit of our service area.

[MR. SLiK]

With DirecTV DSL i was getting over 1mb (constant) downloads, and less than average uploads (88kb~). Your right SIRC, it does depend on distance. It usually is roughly 3 miles.

[OUTLAWS WHOCARES]

Originally posted by OUTLAWS Sirc@Dec 24 2002, 08:49 PM
From what I understand for DSL, you have to be within a certain distance from a telephone relay station to be able to receive DSL service. If you are too far away there is too much data lose (noise, signal degradation). I have a feeling that we are right on the outer limit of our service area.
For that reason I went with cable.
I am on a business class plan.
The relay station is about 40 miles from me.
The service I use is only 5 miles away.

[FUS1ON]

Sirc your exactly right see this LINK (http://www.dslreports.com/faq/4676)
Here ya go, Anything you ever wanted to know about DSL/Cable connections. DSLReport's Broadband FAQ (http://www.dslreports.com/faq/faq)

[OUTLAWS WHOCARES]

Is there a product out there that helps with the interference noises.
A filter of sorts.

[MR. SLiK]

Ugh that Cyberonics page doesnt have a check availability thing, I guess im gonna have to call them.

[FUS1ON]

Originally posted by WHOCARES@Dec 24 2002, 08:01 PM
Is there a product out there that helps with the interference noises.
A filter of sorts.
Not that I'm aware of. If your signal is clean at the box outside your home, The best thing you can do is make a homerun directly from the box outside to your dsl jack inside and keep it as short as possible and away from elec. interference. If you have to run near elec. cords it's best to intersect ( +) them rather than run parallel to them. Also coiled up elec. cords may look neat, But they put out interference.

[OUTLAWS WHOCARES]

Originally posted by OUTLAWS SHOGUN+Dec 24 2002, 09:23 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (OUTLAWS SHOGUN @ Dec 24 2002, 09:23 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin--WHOCARES@Dec 24 2002, 08:01 PM
Is there a product out there that helps with the interference noises.
A filter of sorts.
Not that I&#39;m aware of. If your signal is clean at the box outside your home, The best thing you can do is make a homerun directly from the box outside to your dsl jack inside and keep it as short as possible and away from elec. interference. If you have to run near elec. cords it&#39;s best to intersect ( +) them rather than run parallel to them. Also coiled up elec. cords may look neat, But they put out interference.[/b][/quote]
Your a MADMAN SHOGUN&#33;&#33;

[MR. SLiK]

Well reading through Telocity forums at dslreports, I get to keep my gateway after the service terminates/when i cancel. Yay its a giant grey paper weight now