Anyone using AT&T DSL?

[Rico]

I think I've convinced Lynn's mom to finally stop using dialup.  She's probably going to go for AT&T DSL, since it's only like $20 a month.  Anyone use them?  I've not had DSL - can you still use the phone line when you are online?  Any suggestions on modem's/routers?  I found a DLink one on Newegg.com that seems ok.  Anyway, DSL experts - chime in.

[X]

I think I've convinced Lynn's mom to finally stop using dialup.  She's probably going to go for AT&T DSL, since it's only like $20 a month.  Anyone use them?  I've not had DSL - can you still use the phone line when you are online?  Any suggestions on modem's/routers?  I found a DLink one on Newegg.com that seems ok.  Anyway, DSL experts - chime in.

Yeah, you can still use your phone, they just have to install filters on them to keep the noise out. DSL has become far cheaper than a dedicated dialup line these days.

As for modems and routers, they should provide it to her when she starts the service.

[Rico]

I think I've convinced Lynn's mom to finally stop using dialup.  She's probably going to go for AT&T DSL, since it's only like $20 a month.  Anyone use them?  I've not had DSL - can you still use the phone line when you are online?  Any suggestions on modem's/routers?  I found a DLink one on Newegg.com that seems ok.  Anyway, DSL experts - chime in.

Yeah, you can still use your phone, they just have to install filters on them to keep the noise out. DSL has become far cheaper than a dedicated dialup line these days.

As for modems and routers, they should provide it to her when she starts the service.

It seems they charge extra for the modem (when I went to the AT&T site), but I'm seeing some other AT&T deals online and maybe I can get one for free.  Not sure yet.

[billybob476]

Yeah they may charge 5 bucks a moth modem rental or some such.

[Bromptonboy]

My Mom has Verizon DSL at her house - and they are constantly leaning on her to pay a few $'s more and go with FIOS.  But for her, DSL is adequate.