DSl Modems

[Braveheart]

Hi im wondering if anyone can advise me on this issue. I live in a very remote location and because of that, i am forced to use dialup internet. However, talking to a colleague at a work conference, he mentioned something called DSL which is a lot faster than dialup and it uses a standard telephone line so no need for broadband.

is this true or can someone advise me otherwise?

regards

[perkster]

yes DSL is broadband connection that uses your phone line, but it relies upon the exchange in your area being set up for it so you can receive the service. It may be if you are in a remote area that this isnt the case, might be wise to call your telephone provider and ask them, with most DSL providers in the UK you need a BT line, so if you have your phone with a different provider it could be a problem. Could also be a problem if you are a long way from your local exchange or connection box. if you have a BT line try calling BT to see if they can offer you their broadband.

[glc]

If you are in a very remote location, I doubt you are close enough to the exchange switch to get DSL. The limit is effectively about 18000 feet (5.5 km). If you have cable TV there, you may be able to get broadband that way. Otherwise, your only high speed option may be satellite.

[jimmyrules712]

Otherwise, your only high speed option may be satellite.

Or using a cell phone as a modem. WOuldn't be as fast as DSL or cable but it should be faster then dial up. I live near a remote area and several of my co-workers have itnernet set up this way. THey have their cel phone service set up so they are paying for an unlimited data plan, and they just have a cord that connects the cell phone to their USB ports, and get internet through it.

[Freakitchen]

Stick your postcode and telephone number into this availability checker - the results aren't a definitive answer, but it's a starting point at least

http://broadbandchecker.co.uk/