Hampton Roads Verizon DSL - High Speed Internet

Verizon Online DSL high speed Internet has arrived in Hampton Roads in a big way. Is it time for you upgrade to broadband Internet? I'll give you the benefit of my experience installing DSL in 3 homes.

Like most people who use the Internet frequently, I found dial-up service to be frustrating and slow. And the local service isn't all that cheap. Then we got Verizon DSL at work and I was hooked. The difference in speed and performance between dial-up and DSL is dramatic.

I went to the Verizon Online DSL website and typed in my home phone number. Yes! DSL is available at my home.

I signed up for the service right away, online. It was easy to register, and it's added onto my phone bill, which is easy too.

A few days later a box from Verizon arrived in the mail. It contained my DSL modem, phone line filters, installation CD, and instructions. Two days after that I got an email from Verizon - it was now okay to start my DSL.

Installation is relatively simple. First you connect the filters to your phones. If you have a wall-hanging phone, you need a special filter that won't come with your installation kit. Buy one from Radio Shack or Verizon before you do the installation so you won't be delayed.

Next you put the installation CD-ROM in your computer and follow the instructions. The CD-ROM will attempt to automatically set up your computer to use the DSL service. It will probably fail. I've installed Verizon DSL at three homes (including mine) and the CD hasn't worked yet. Don't panic! Just call the customer service number that comes with your installation kit and a helpful technician will lead you through the manual installation. It's really no big deal and the techncians are both friendly and professional.

Is Verizon DSL worth it?

I'm very happy with my Verizon DSL service and I've recommended it to family and friends. The cost isn't much more than dial-up service and it's so much better. The speed is wonderful - music, video and all websites load fast.

Another benefit is that I can talk on the phone and be on the Internet at the same time! DSL doesn't tie up your phone line like dial-up access does.

Sign up for Verizon Online DSL via the web and receive the first month free. And with prices starting as low as $14.95/month with an annual commitment, that's a great broadband value. The service also gives you 9 email addresses, personal web space, and a 30-day money back guarantee.

High speed internet access from Verizon is a quality service that's fun to use. I've had absolutely no problems with my connection since I installed it. Go to the Verizon Online DSL website to see if it's available for your home or business.