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by: genece January 22, 2010 1:22 PM PST

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New to computer Senior.... needs Dialup help

by genece - 1/22/10 1:22 PM

I have a friend that has no Cable or DSL options......and Satellite seems out of the question.
What are her options for Internet access......I think she could afford to add a 2nd line, but is there a decent option with only one line and not missing phone calls.
At least to get her started so she can evaluate how much she will need to spend.
She is using a 4 yr old HP with a modem and XP.
I did mention "catch a call" but after some research, I have not seen anyone happy with that solution and I have seen some reference to a software solution.
Any ideas or help will be appreciated.
Thank you
Gene


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is there a decent option with only one line and not missing

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 1/23/10 7:17 AM

In Reply to: New to computer Senior.... needs Dialup help by genece

1. Get 2 phone lines.
2. Go with a broadband card. Rent one?
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=broadband+card+rental finds rovair and such.


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option 2 much too expensive

by genece - 1/23/10 11:10 AM

In Reply to: is there a decent option with only one line and not missing by R. Proffitt Moderator

Option 1 may be doable.......but something cheaper would be nice.....Verizon is not the friendliest provider.

Thanks for your input.


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