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I have had DSL service at home here in southern California since it first
became available about six years ago. Over that time the price has dropped
each year and now I am paying $26.95 a month which is about half what it
cost
when I first got the service. Since I got the service when it first came
out, I have a static IP address because that's what they gave everyone back
then. Now they use dynamic addresses unless you pay considerably more for a
static address. Obviously I would like to keep my static IP. My modem is
an
Alcatel 1000 ADSL which I have had since day one.

I received a notice from SBC DSL offering to upgrade my service to what they
are calling "DSL Pro" which they say will double my connection speeds in
both directions. My download speed now is about 1270 and doubling it would
be fantastic, but I have some questions. If anyone could tell me, I would
be interested in knowing how they can do this because I thought the limiting
factor for speed was the line length (which is about 9,500ft in my case).
Since the line length hasn't changed and they tell me I won't need to change
my modem, how are they able to double the speed? Also, will I be able to
keep my static IP address if I upgrade?

Incidentally, I have already asked SBC these questions but they were unable
to provide adequate answers.

Thanks,

--Jim

James Watkins wrote:

I have had DSL service at home here in southern California since it first
became available about six years ago. Over that time the price has dropped
each year and now I am paying $26.95 a month which is about half what it
cost
when I first got the service. Since I got the service when it first came
out, I have a static IP address because that's what they gave everyone back
then. Now they use dynamic addresses unless you pay considerably more for a
static address. Obviously I would like to keep my static IP. My modem is
an
Alcatel 1000 ADSL which I have had since day one.

I received a notice from SBC DSL offering to upgrade my service to what they
are calling "DSL Pro" which they say will double my connection speeds in
both directions. My download speed now is about 1270 and doubling it would
be fantastic, but I have some questions. If anyone could tell me, I would
be interested in knowing how they can do this because I thought the limiting
factor for speed was the line length (which is about 9,500ft in my case).
Since the line length hasn't changed and they tell me I won't need to change
my modem, how are they able to double the speed? Also, will I be able to
keep my static IP address if I upgrade?

Incidentally, I have already asked SBC these questions but they were unable
to provide adequate answers.

Thanks,

--Jim

Smaller bits???

LB

I received a notice from SBC DSL offering to upgrade my service to what
they
are calling "DSL Pro" which they say will double my connection speeds in
both directions. My download speed now is about 1270 and doubling it
would
be fantastic, but I have some questions. If anyone could tell me, I would
be interested in knowing how they can do this because I thought the
limiting
factor for speed was the line length (which is about 9,500ft in my case)
Since the line length hasn't changed and they tell me I won't need to
change
my modem, how are they able to double the speed?

They likely upgraded the hardware at their end. The pro package is also
offered to customers as much as 17,000 feet from the co (using rt).


Also, will I be able to

keep my static IP address if I upgrade?

I doubt it. You could probably get a new modem for free if you tell them
you are willing to sign up for a full year.

Incidentally, I have already asked SBC these questions but they were
unable
to provide adequate answers.

First tier doesn't know, sales makes it up. Ask in the sbc groups on

www.dslreports.com and the actual sbc tier 2 techs may have definitive
answers for you. They may ask for your dsl number, but it will be in a
private group that only they and you would be able to view.