DSL user
Hello Everyone.
It's interesting that you're all speaking of dial up vs DSL problems and issues. To that end, I'll share my tale. The just of it is, we converted to DSL a few months back and we love it!
I wasn't much for the Internet and had grave concerns about privacy and protection. My husband, on the other hand, contends that we must remain technologically strong. Thank God he did! He first began by buying one of those devices you connect to your TV allowing you to surf the web. The salesperson told him there were no additional phone charges and all we needed to pay was one flat monthly rate. At the time, I was calling long distance quite frequently so didn't notice the HUGE JUMP in my phone bill. When my personal long distance calls subsided, WOW did I notice the bills BIG TIME! Since my husband felt hours of Internet browsing through the TV web device was totally unrelated, I was totally confused. Of course, after numerous complaints to our local and long distance providers{} (and several conversations with any technical wizard I knew...or could find) we finally learned the truth. My husband disconnected the device and its been gathering dust ever since.
His determination for increased technology didn't dwindle though and so began the several year search for "the right computer". If you've ever shopped for one, I need not describe what a mind blowing experience this can be. {}. Everyone claims to have the best, the most proficient, excedera, excedra...{}. Anyway, my husband grew tired of the process and late last year just closed his eyes and bought a Gateway (I hope I'm allowed to say that...). It came right to our door and was ready to go in minutes (just like they said...imagine that). But when we began surfing the net, the phone bills went crazy again.
Then lo and behold, I overheard co-workers talking about DSL as a better Internet alternative. But it wasn't available in all areas. Wouldn't you know we just moved to an area where DSL was available and, as long time customers with prior complaints, we had no installation or start-up fees. Since then, Internet life has been wonderful! I've checked the bills each month and, because we still use land lines, they fluctuate here and there. But no where close to the $5-$600 monthly bills {} we'd seen in the past.
I cant say enough about DSL. It didn't cure my privacy or security concerns. Rather, I've found that many have the same concerns and we're all doing what we can to safeguard our information. DSL and our computer has truly been a gift that keeps on giving. Learning opportunities are endless and I've traveled to more places (virtually, of course) than I ever thought possible.
After all, had it not been for DSL, I may never have discovered the world of PI and the employer's site that brought me to IPIU.
What more can be said after that? You know, I've always been told I'm too detailed. But now, I believe I've found a career where detail counts!
Thanks for the attention. Hopes this helps someone.
Last edited by May K. Toney; 04-24-2003 at 05:33 AM.
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