Ilya Chernykh wrote:
On Monday 13 September 2010 10:57:40 Per Jessen wrote:
ADSL is better suited to the typical user profile which has more downstream than upstream traffic. Most residential places are not wired for ethernet, but have a telephone, so ADSL would not require any extra investment.
At least they have to install a modem, telephone filters or a separate telephone line (?).
Yes, you need a modem and a splitter, they can be had for about EUR120. Then you plug them in, and that's it. (more expensive modem are available with Wifi, VoIP and what have you).
I asked about ADSL in the early 2000s and they said only connection cost would be comparable with that of getting a new separate telephone number (about $300-$500).
We got ADSL at home around 2003 I think. Prior to that, Swisscom told it wasn't possible due to the distance to the exchange, but I guess the technology improved. I think the price was about CHF50/month (it still is for the entry-level connection). -- Per Jessen, Zürich (14.9°C) -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org