DSL and Vonage

Posts: 2 · New Forum Member Joined: Aug 15, 2008 Posts: 2

hello,

we currently have at&t dsl and phone service. however, my parents have ordered vonage. so i am wondering what happens with my dsl? i know nothing about vonage, but from what i am reading, it's based on your internet connection. does vonage provide a dsl line? how will i be able to access the internet? thanks for your help.

Posts: 198 · Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:17 pm Post subject:

Vonage does not provide dsl or broadband.
You need to have AT&T provide a naked dsl. (or dry loop dsl)

Posts: 2 · New Forum Member Joined: Aug 15, 2008 Posts: 2

Hi,

i will contact at&t and look into it. thanks for replying.

Posts: 1 · New Forum Member Joined: Aug 20, 2008 Posts: 1

When you call your ISP, ask for a dry loop DSL or a Naked DSL. If they try to sell you on their landline phone seevices, just kindly say no to their offers. I've seen cases where customers had to speak to the retention department. It is their last shot to retain you.

If Dry loop or Naked DSL is not available, then you're better off getting the cheapest landline possible (local calls only, no features added) and using Vonage for long distance (depending on where you call and how long you're on the phoine, you might be better off with the basic 500 minute plan).

I hope this helps.