[Techtalk] DSL modem

[Glen Strom]

On Sun, 15 Sep 2002 20:49:35 -0700
Carla Schroder <carla at bratgrrl.com> wrote:

> Howdy,
> 
> I am not happy with the performance of the Fujitsu modem that came
> with my Verizon DSL account. I lose connectivity on a regular basis,
> 3-4 times per week. Unplugging/ plugging in the modem restores it.
> 
> This is the second one they sent me, the first one was worse, going
> down several times per day. Is there something good that I can buy to
> replace it? Verizon gives these away for free- I would rather have
> something that works.
> 
I'm using an Alcatel Speed Touch. No problems with it, and I've yet to
hear anyone else complain about it.

An alternative is the GVC Gnet modem.  I've been told it's very reliable
and less expensive than the Alcatel.


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Glen Strom
gstrom at eol.ca