I am looking for the absolute best telephone/internet cable to use for dial-up internet access. Can anyone suggest a particular type, size, or designation that would give me the best quality service for this use?
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As with many things, the weakest link is the limiting factor. Unless you know that the telephone company's cabling is brand new all the way to the switch, there is no reason to use anything better than generic telephone cabling. If the telephone company copper is substandard using higher grade wire from your location to them isn't going to change that. If you want a standard to use, try CAT 3 cabling.
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Like Ian, I, too, have Time Warner, but I will pass on my experience because it might help. I called TW and they actually gave me a list of compatible modems before I bought anything, and this one was one of them. But when I purchased it and the tech came to install it, I was told that TW doesn't allow customers with digital phone to have their own modem. So who do you believe--the customer service rep or the installer? Anyway, the modem is sitting in my supply closet, never used. And I can't imagine any cable company with worse customer service than TW. :)
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Depends on what service you have. The type of modem is different for DSL vs. Cable vs. Gateway (a modem that allows for phone service). Also, some modems work with some providers and not others: Verizon vs. Comcast vs. Other. Once you answer the first issue, you can narrow down a host of good modems (except for Gateways--there aren't too many good ones of those out there). Then you can compare the modem with the provider's compatibility lists.What service provider do you have and what kind of modem type do you need?
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Hello, FRANKLIN SPRINGER.I have used it with the Internet and DLNA and that last one does not have more of downloading 10Mbps and promotion when in the description is selling like high-speed even of 300Mbps.Try to use it in the USB ports with hard drive of 1TB and also gave the same downloading speed and promotion.The reference it mistakes telephony in the description and I thought it was a servers and SIP for customers only SIP.The truth is the high cost is preferable to buy a Buffalo for the same price, and even less since the end just use wireless Internet for DNLA since it does not do me at that speed. Hello, FRANKLIN SPRINGER.I have used it with the Internet and DLNA and that last one does not have more of downloading 10Mbps and promotion when in the description is selling like high-speed even of 300Mbps.Try to use it in the USB ports with hard drive of 1TB and also gave the same downloading speed and promotion.The reference it mistakes telephony in the description and I thought it was a servers and SIP for customers only SIP.The truth is the high cost is preferable to buy a Buffalo for the same price, and even less since the end just use wireless Internet for... » Read More Hello, FRANKLIN SPRINGER.I have used it with the Internet and DLNA and that last one does not have more of downloading 10Mbps and promotion when in the description is selling like high-speed even of 300Mbps.Try to use it in the USB ports with hard drive of 1TB and also gave the same downloading speed and promotion.The reference it mistakes telephony in the description and I thought it was a servers and SIP for customers only SIP.The truth is the high cost is preferable to buy a Buffalo for the same price, and even less since the end just use wireless Internet for DNLA since it does not do me at that speed. « Show Less
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Willow, I see nobody has replied to your question yet, so I'll give it a try (if I'm not too late). I'm sorry to tell you, dial-up will not work with this webcam, or any other webcam I know of that would enable you to converse with your family. Webcams need a broadband Internet connection because of the large amount of data required to operate correctly. Back in the day, when I used dial-up, a friend and I tried identical early-model webcams which sent a terrible postage stamp STILL image (about every 20-30 seconds) and choppy audio, with equal reception quality. Trying to have a conversation was impossible (smoke signals would have worked better). It was much easier to send an email or just use the telephone to converse. I think those are your two best options. A couple of years later, when I got Broadband Internet and a better webcam, video chatting seemed like a miracle of technology. Now days, since it works so easy and the graphics and sound are so clear, I never give it a second thought. I hope this helps. -Dr. Maxx
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I use this modem with VOIP. You can not plug a telephone directly into the modem - you must have other equipment to do that. In my case, I have an Ooma Telo that plugs into my Internet connection, and the phones plug into it.
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Depends on what service you have. The type of modem is different for DSL vs. Cable vs. Gateway (a modem that allows for phone service). Also, some modems work with some providers and not others: Verizon vs. Comcast vs. Other. Once you answer the first issue, you can narrow down a host of good modems (except for Gateways--there aren't too many good ones of those out there). Then you can compare the modem with the provider's compatibility lists. What service provider do you have and what kind of modem type do you need?
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Hello,Just to let you know that I own the Arris TG8 with Comcast as my provider with internet , cable and landline phone service. The Arris has worked with my landline with no problems what so ever!
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I am using the exact same modem and I have xfinity internet service. I have no issues at all. Works perfect. Price compare with costco before you buy it.
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I watch youtube over this cable at work. More than anything, it will depend on internet speed and your PC.
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This computer does not have an internal phone modem or a phone connection. It has the Ethernet connector for an external high speed modem. Dial-Up internet connections are nearly obsolete. I believe this information is correct ?
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My OOMA connection sounds great. In fact it sounds better then my AT&T; land line did by quite a bit! I got a Magic Jack a couple years ago and I've yet to ever plug it into my PC and Install the software. Now I don't need it and I'm quite glad I went with OOMA after all the Negatives I hear about the MJ.
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TWC is 'CABLE' . . . this gateway/modem is "RECOMMENDED" by CenturyLink, which delivers its services in a telephone network format, NOT "CABLE"!! I would MOST SERIOUSLY call your TWC office, Tech Support (?) and see which MOTOROLA SurfBoard modem is the best to use. The NEWEST with anything that provides for KNOWN, FUTURE TWC upgrades to their service. The SurfBoard has ALWAYS been GREAT for "CABLE". Hope this helps you!!!!
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This system does not have a dial up modem. It has wireless network adapter to connect to a wireless router and it has a gigabit ethernet adapter to connect to a router using a CAT 5 cable. If you need a dial up modem I would get an external USB modem since there is no space inside the computer for a modem card. I have used a USRobotics USB modem model 5637 with this computer and it worked very well.
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Thanks so much for such a quick response. I think I'm going to start with just internet and see how I do with OTA TV and streaming movies. If I don't end up missing cable, I can save that much more. But it's nice to know there's a viable option if/when I decide to go back. Thanks again!
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No, this laptop does not have a dial-up modem built into it. Sorry. You can purchase a USB to phone line (RJ11) modem adapter here on amazon for around $30. Its just pretty old tech.
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Ooma's website lists a satellite connection as an acceptable high-speed Internet connection. However, I'm running a similar Obihai 110 device (that links to Google Voice) across an Excede satellite and it is usually comparable to talking across a fairly poor cell phone connection due to satellite time lags that can exceed one second.