how you think about verizon dsl?
93361
They're overpriced, but dependable as far as the quality of everything but their customer service. If you do need technical assistance, expect to stay on hold for quite a while and even when you get someone on the line they might or might not know how to help you very well.
1030674
NO. but dont try Verizon DSL with Yahoo!.  It is just as bad.
583502
DSL is obtained through the phone company. It uses your existing phone line and you can talk on the phone and be on the internet at the same time. The quality of your DSL connection is dependent on how far your house is from the phone company's Central Office (CO). Usually they send you a kit in the mail to hook up the DSL yourself.\n\nCable comes in over your existing cable TV lines. It tends to be faster than the average home DSL connection but also can cost a little more. This obviously also allows you to be on the phone at the same time since you do not use a phone line. Cable internet speeds can be effected by how many users in your area use it but normally you will be very happy with the speed. The cable company will come out and install the hardware for you in most cases.\n\nBoth services require equipment which you will get when you order the service. Personally I use cable because I like the speed and I hate dealing with Verizon.\n\nBoth services run from around $30 to $45 per month.
476042
It's great because long-distance is free - never have to think about when to call, where..  The only problem is that the quality is inconsistent - good enough for home use, but I wouldn't recommend it for business use.  \n\nWhen broadband is down, so is your phone service (and I have Comcast and it seems to be frequently down).  For awhile, I couldn't get consistent phone service from 5-7 (when everyone gets home and surfs the Internet).\n\nThe fax service is slower than normal fax service.
655297
I tried it--the Verizon DSL, that is. Is that what you're talking about?\n\nWhen it worked, the DSL was great. I didn't notice any significant changes from my previous broadband service. However, after a few days, something happened between my computer and the DSL software. I wasn't able to download anything and my computer's performance slowed to something less than a crawl.\n\nI'm not Geek Squad material but I do know my way around a computer system. After running all the diagnostics and disk/system cleanup stuff I had at my disposal, I called Verizon's tech support.\n\nTwo weeks and wh oknows how many phone calls later, they determined there were too many processes running on my computer and I'd need to call in a private tech to fix things.\n\nProblem is, I had changed NOTHING on my computer other than adding the Verizon software. So just for kicks, I deleted it. And guess what. My computer was fixed. I re-connected the broadband line and lo, my internet access was lightning quick.\n\nSo, I got rid of DSL. I really wish it had worked for me because the price is tough to beat. Around here, Comcast has the monopoly on high-speed broadband access. Bleah.\n\nIf you decide to try DSL, I hope it works as well for you as it did for me at first (and that yours never DOES do anything weird like mine did, LOL.)
200021
Our church (can't get DSL, and too costly to bring cable to the curb) has Directway.  It's worked, but just very slow.  We also had to spend a lot of money on the equipment.  I know there is another company now offering satellite ISP.  The link will give you the pricing for equipment, installation, and monthly service fee:\n\nhttp://www.wildblue.com/forYourHome/index.jsp
773894
Look at some of the DSL providers (phone companies) in your area and give them a call for some prices, I know verizon is like 14.95, or 17.95. it one of those. Cable is going to be more expensive and 60 dollars a month...
1079641
I use SBC Yahoo! DSL. I love it. It's fast and I've never had any problems. For us, it's only about $20-$25 a month.
122941
If you want DSL then Verizon has a 768/128 plan for $14.95 a month but you need Verizon phone service to get it.\n\nFor dial-up, Net-Zero is $9.95 or less depending upon how long you sign-up for.
247375
I had Verizon. It worked pretty well.
827336
Cable broadband Internet service.\nIn large subscriber surveys, Cox receives the highest scores for performance, customer service and reliability among cable broadband ISPs. A cable modem is included for free if you install it yourself. Download speeds top out at 4.0Mbps compared to dial-up (50Kbps) and DSL (generally 1.5Mbps or 3.0Mbps). Subscribers to other Cox services can get a discount of $10 to $15 per month. Cox isn't available in all markets; in that case, Earthlink cable also gets high scores.\n•  Earthlink cable\n   (*est. $42 per month)\n\n>> Where to buy \nCable broadband ISP.\nEarthlink ties with Cox as the best cable ISP, and is the best choice if Cox isn't available in your area. Earthlink also gets high scores for overall customer satisfaction and reliability, though its technical support ratings have slipped in the last year. Earthlink includes a highly regarded spam filter, along with other security features. Speed is rated at 5.0Mbps, and a modem is free with self-installation. If neither Cox nor Earthlink is available in your area, Road Runner and Optimum Online cable services are close runners-up.\n•  SBC Yahoo DSL Pro\n   (*est. $22 for the first six months, $35 thereafter)\n\n>> Where to buy \nDSL Internet service.\nReviews say cable Internet service is faster than DSL, but DSL is usually less expensive. DSL is also available in several speed classes, so you can choose to sacrifice some speed for a lower monthly bill. Among DSL service providers, SBC Yahoo and Verizon get the highest ratings for reliability and overall customer satisfaction. Yahoo's standard DSL gets up to 3.0Mbps downstream -- comparable to most cable ISPs -- yet Yahoo DSL costs less. Availability depends upon your local phone-service provider, since DSL works through existing phone lines. (SBC will soon change its name to AT&T as it completes a merger with that company.)\n•  Verizon basic DSL\n   (*est. $15 per month, 768Kbps download speed)\n\n>> Where to buy \nBudget DSL.\nWhile most cable and DSL services reach download speeds of 3.0Mbps, Verizon's new budget DSL has a maximum downstream speed of just 768Kbps. While much slower than other broadband, basic Verizon DSL service is still 15 times faster than a dial-up connection. And because it is DSL, your connection to the Internet is always on and it doesn't tie up your phone line. While reviews say Verizon's basic DSL service is nowhere near as fast as other broadband, its low cost makes it a compelling alternative to a slower dial-up ISP like AOL or Earthlink dial-up, both of which are more expensive.\n•  Earthlink dial-up\n   (*est. $22 per month)\n\n>> Where to buy \nDial-up.\nEarthlink tops nearly every review we found for dial-up Internet service, and it's available just about everywhere. Reviews say Earthlink dial-up is easy to set up, has thousands of access numbers, and has a low call and Web-page failure rate. Its cost is average for an unlimited dial-up ISP, but if Verizon's basic DSL is available in your area, Verizon is faster and less expensive.\n•  NetZero or Juno dial-up\n   (Up to 10 hours of free usage per month)\n\n>> Where to buy \nFree Dial-up.\nIf your needs amount to occasionally checking your e-mail or a little Web surfing, NetZero and Juno (which are owned by the same parent company) offer a free dial-up Internet connection for up to ten hours each month. In exchange for a free ISP, you'll have to contend with permanent advertising on your computer screen. Once your ten hours are up, you'll be charged about $10 a month for ad-free access.
5476
Should be able to get MSN Premium as part of Verizon DSL (Not sure about Verizon/Yahoo).\nMSN Premium allows you to Download McAfee for free with all features. By the way, I dropped Verizon Premium DSL after the Yahoo deal because my speed dropped and they wouldn't do anything about it. Poor service at Verizon. I was on a month to month plan and they charged me a early termination fee, same as if I had contract. No wonder they show profits.
562844
Verizon just worked out an argreement with the Town of Hempstead to provide cable service via FIOS in Nassau County. I would imagine Verizon will start to make inroads in Queens but that's probably still a few years off. There's a lot of politics involved especially with Time Warner complaining about this and that like Cablevision on Long Island. Also Verizon needs to install FIOS boxes and fiber optic lines instead of using the slower copper telephone lines in your neighborhood. Another headache, but Flushing is easy enough to hook up unlike other areas in Queens.
906860
superpages.com is associated with verizon- which is the biggest carrier in my area.
179927
go for the 29.95 plan on VZ DSL, if you want fast internet like cable... it doesn't slow down, it is da bomb... Plus they are coming out with fiber optics which is cheaper than cable and way faster than anything
731205
I dont know wha tyou are talking about. but if you are looking for a DSL here are you choices:\n- SBC Yahoo! has the fastest for the chepest price\n\n- Comcast has high speed internet, Cable, and phone for 99$ a month\n\n- Verizon Which is good but not the best. \n\nGood Luck Choosing!!
896975
My wife and I both had DSL in our own respective homes (through two different telcos/ISPs) before marrying and living together.  We've found Comcast to be a better overall type of broadband experience, though there seems to be an upstream cap on FTP at around 38kbps.