DSL Modem Question
Kevin Brown
plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
Wed, 30 Apr 2003 06:43:59 -0700
>> Seems like my best long term solution will be to find a way to upgrade
>> one of the lines (maybe by switching ISPs) and then once that line is
>> redone, discontinue use on the line that is currently run by the 675.
>> I could try for a 678 on ebay, but would rather not bother since the
>> devices are EOL anyway. Only problem will be convincing my parents
>> who are the ones actually paying for the lines as a change of ISP
>> would mean a change of email addresses.
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> Actually, when changing ISPs, Qwest will not change out your CAP circuit
> for a DMT circuit at the Central Office. They will simply reroute your
> DSL virtual circuit to the new ISP. Qwest should be able to replace
> your circuit with DMT without changing your ISP, but be prepared to pay
> for it. Your best bet is to contact your ISP. They will have more
> influence and contacts at Qwest to get it done. Good luck.
I already have one CAP and one DMT circuit. So, the DMT circuit gets a new ISP
and the CAP circuit gets turned off.