Re: [PLUG] Comcast Crackdown

[Chris Mann <cmann@lmres.com>]

While it's not officially supported by dca, I do have a slipstream adsl
modem that's sitting around collecting dust, that I can part with for a
token donation. Trades accepted as well. 



Andrew White wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> To clear up the confusion, yes -- this pricing is
> correct.
> 
> However, You can avoid the $219 charge for the Verizon
> self-install pricing if you're willing to procure your
> own splitter, line filters, and ADSL modem.
> 
> ADSL modems compatible with Verizon-style DSL can be
> had for as little as $60 used, a splitter is a couple
> of bucks (and is only needed if you need to share a
> phone jack between the phone and the ADSL modem), and
> ADSL filters (one per phone needed) run about $10 to
> $15 apiece.
> 
> Just about any g.Lite-compatible ADSL modem will do
> the trick.  The Verizon self-install kit includes a
> Westell ADSL modem (really an ADSL-to-ethernet bridge)
> as well as one line splitter and several ADSL filters.
> 
> To be fair, we only "officially" support the ADSL
> modems that Verizon supports -- Westell.  However,
> I know for a fact that many of our subscribers use
> other vendors' ADSL modems -- Linksys,
> ENI/Speedstream, Zyxel, and others.
> 
> -Andrew
> 
> p.s. Please feel free to post any questions to the
> list!  We are happy to try and answer them.
> 
> Disclaimer: I work at dca.net (try "whois dca.net" :)
> and my opinion most certainly is biased.
> 
> On Mon, 4 Feb 2002, kevin mudrick wrote:
> 
> >
> > > No, It could be something like $100. You can see it on the dca signup
> > > page. It is right that verizon will certainly give you this for free but
> > > don't expect the same service. If you want you can even get a discount
> > > if you sign for 6 or 12 mounths (as I imagine is required for a free
> > > adsl kit from verizon).
> >
> > Hmm.  I checked dca.net's webpage, and it says
> >
> > Verizon line activation
> > $60.00
> >
> > Verizon DSL Self-Install Kit
> > $219.00
> >
> > Maybe I should just give DCAnet a call (unless the DCAnet employees on
> > this list can clarify :))...
> >
> > -Kevin
> >
> >
> 
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