Originally Posted by energysolutions (Post 10672779)

Good point, I dont want/need a phone line either, broadband and mobiles will suffice, so is it possible to get a fibre hook up for DSL only?

Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 10672783)

If there's fibre to the property they'll sell you DSL only. But, few properties have fibre and it's likely the same price as if there was also a phone.

Originally Posted by TS00 (Post 10672788)

As I mentioned in a previous reply in this thread, we have ADSL only, via phone lines, from BellAliant. Still pretty pricey compared to UK prices, but it is just ADSL with no other services.

Originally Posted by TS00 (Post 10672440)

We have just ADSL from BellAliant, no phone line.
(it is ridiculously expensive compared to UK ADSL, but that's another story).

Originally Posted by energysolutions (Post 10672791)

Can I ask what speeds? Download limits? What sort of cash?

Originally Posted by energysolutions (Post 10672791)

Can I ask what speeds? Download limits? What sort of cash?

Originally Posted by siouxie (Post 10672443)

It's called a dry loop DSL :)

You can get also data add-ons for internet, which you can use if you have a lap top - or get a mobile internet stick (like this one from Rogers) - have a look at bestbuy for different ones available.

:)

Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 10672767)

Bell offer fibre optic in some locations. They're a phone company so they don't offer cable, you need a TV company for that.

Originally Posted by energysolutions (Post 10672807)

So if fibre isnt available then youre limited to broadband via the phone line (same as the UK really)?

When I say "cable", I`m talking about non fibre optic but regular broadband delivered via the phoneline (cable)

I`m not interested in TV

Originally Posted by siouxie (Post 10672771)

http://www.bell.ca/Bell_Internet/Pro...mited-Internet

Do bear in mind that for cable (Bell is satellite and dsl line) who your provider will be is directly related to your address. Most of the cable companies have a designated area that they will provide services to, to the extent you can be on the same street but across from a main intersection and have a different provider servicing each (but not both).

:)

Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 10672783)

If there's fibre to the property they'll sell you DSL only. But, few properties have fibre and it's likely the same price as if there was also a phone.

Originally Posted by TS00 (Post 10672788)

As I mentioned in a previous reply in this thread, we have ADSL only, via phone lines, from BellAliant. Still pretty pricey compared to UK prices, but it is just ADSL with no other services.

Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 10672790)

We had that from Bell at our last house. The slowest option. iirc it started at <$50/month but crept up to $65 or so over the two years we had it.

Originally Posted by TS00 (Post 10672793)

You don't want to know. You really don't. Just accept that it's awful.

Originally Posted by TS00 (Post 10672796)

Ok, I'll tell you. But don't be sad.

We got a 7Mb down/400kb up package, unlimited (with FUP), for a bargain promo price of $50pcm. Usual price is supposedly $70.