what do I need for broadband?

I'm considering getting broadband.

I obviously need to sign up with an broadband ISP account.

I'll need a ADSL modem.

Do I just plug my normal phone line into the ADSL modem once I've been told
my account has been activated??


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Yes, better to get an ADSL router, and a network card in your PC. in
my oppinion the connection is much more stable.

You have to put filters on yoru BT line to split out the voice channel
from the ADSL signal.

I have one of the older ADSL setups, my ADSL is presented to the house
as a box with two connectors, one phone, one ADSL.

If you want a BT modem ( the alcatel usb moden that BT used to ship,)
you can have mine Free. this uses your PC's USB, and can have problems
when PV's shut down USB ports for powersaving.

J

On Mon, 1 Sep 2003 15:37:03 +0100, "J" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>I'm considering getting broadband.
>
>I obviously need to sign up with an broadband ISP account.
>
>I'll need a ADSL modem.
>
>Do I just plug my normal phone line into the ADSL modem once I've been told
>my account has been activated??
>
>
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"J" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:bivlgv$tmu$(E-Mail Removed)...
> I'm considering getting broadband.
>
> I obviously need to sign up with an broadband ISP account.
>
> I'll need a ADSL modem.
>
> Do I just plug my normal phone line into the ADSL modem
once I've been told
> my account has been activated??

have a good browse around www.adslguide.org you'll find it
very useful with regards to which ISp, which modem
etc....;-)


P.

"J" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:bivlgv$tmu$(E-Mail Removed)...
> I'm considering getting broadband.
>
> I obviously need to sign up with an broadband ISP account.
>
> I'll need a ADSL modem.
>
> Do I just plug my normal phone line into the ADSL modem once I've been
told
> my account has been activated??
>

Yes. I recommend a pci internal modem only about £25 from ebay. Don't sign
up with a provider asking more than £20 a month though simply not worth it.
£27 or more is a rip off these days