SBC Yahoo DSL

lcm

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Apr 27, 2005, 10:00:23 AM4/27/05

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Because of the 12-mo contract required I'm wondering if anyone has any
experience with this. I understand they have a mandatory installation of a
bunch of software, including a custom Yahoo browser. There is a huge
difference in speed (384 - 1.5) for the low-end. If my connection is
somewhere around the middle of that, is that fast enough to listen to music
samples & download software upgrades (they're all huge these days)?
...really appreciate any feedback from present or former users. Thank you.
lcm

Bob Ward

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Apr 27, 2005, 2:15:09 PM4/27/05

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Normally with DSL it is not necessary to install the vendor's
software. Some ISP's, however, use a PPPOE connection (Point-to-point
protocol over ethernet) which requires you to log on whenever you want
to go online. I'm pretty sure that this is not the case with SBC,
however - you should be able to install the filters on your phone
line, plug in the DSL modem and use the browser of your choice. DSL
is definitely adequate for video and audio clips, as well as software
updates.

Walt & Jenne Ahlgrim

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Apr 27, 2005, 4:57:23 PM4/27/05

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The 12 month contract is not required. However if you want the free
modem you must get the contract. If you want the lower price you must
get the contract.

SBC (Southwestern Bell) uses PPOE no software is required if running
Win XP older systems do require some software. The disk does include
there browser as an option. Older disks did require there browser to
be installed.

The speed is a function of the length and quality of the wire from
your home to the central office or remote terminal.

My DSL is running 650 down and 315 up.

best DSL info http://www.dslreports.com/forums/all

On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 18:15:09 GMT, Bob Ward <bob...@verizon.net>
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lcm

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Apr 27, 2005, 10:14:06 PM4/27/05

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Thanks everyone for the feedback. It's nice to hear something positive.

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Sam

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Dec 24, 2009, 9:08:04 PM12/24/09

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"lcm" <l...@somewhere.com> wrote in
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> Because of the 12-mo contract required I'm wondering if anyone has any
> experience with this.

Rule of thumb: AT&T = PAIN.

Now that AT&T has absorbed SBC (actually it's the other way around, but the
so called "new AT&T" is far worse), horrific customer service will be a
given. Expect the worst from AT&T. So, if any thing comes out better, than
it would be a "bonus".

AT&T has redefined the new low level of "bad customer service" benchmark.
In fact, the "A" in AT&T stands for "Assholes".

Carole

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Jan 10, 2010, 2:44:53 PM1/10/10

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Remember that AT&T is NOT the old AT&T. It is Cingular under another
name. (AT&T is a leased name). I used to work for the old AT&T which was
a great place to work. When Cingular took over, everything went to hell
in a handbasket. Their customer service was the worst. We had to work
with them during the transition when they took over, and talking to
their reps was like talking to a concrete wall.

Carole
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