Changing Wiring From Cable To Dsl

I am needing to switch to a DSL format for internet access. Have a cable modem right now. So do I take the cable from outside and put a converter in a new box and run dsl from it? Is there such a thing as a converter?
If so can I just put the converter on the inside line and connect the new dsl modem to it?

Thoughts, advice?

 

You don't need any converter.

Do you currently have a separate router? If so, unplug the Ethernet cable from the router going to your cable modem and plug that Ethernet cable into the new DSL modem. Your DSL modem will plug into the wall DSL/phone outlet.

If you currently have a cable residential gateway device (router and cable modem combined) and are getting a DSL residential gateway device, just swap them out and move your computer connections to the new DSL device.

 

No wall plug for the DSL, nada. Which is why I am asking if I have to convert the cable that comes in from the main to DSL.

I keep modem and routers as separate hardware.

 

well looks like I can't do it. Was hoping to be rid of Xfinity the cost of it and the no customer service is over the top. Don't see a lot of providers here either. sigh.
Thanks though.

 

The DSL plug is a standard phone jack like one of these or one of these. Nothing special about it. Are you saying you don't have a phone jack any where in your home?

Not sure I have ever seen a home, even brand new ones, that did not have at least one phone outlet in the house. I realize "landline" phone service is becoming a thing of the past, but since DSL is still widely used, I would be surprised if there is not a basic connection somewhere - even if there is no "drop" from the outside leading into your home.

If not, your DSL provider can run one - for a fee, of course. This does assume you have phone lines running in your neighborhood.

Having said that, it is my experience the costs involved for the services provided are all about the same for any given area. That is, for the same features and level of service, I doubt there would be more than a few dollars difference in monthly costs between your current cable and DSL (post any temporary new-customer discount).

And I have never heard of anyone giving praise to any internet provider customer service - at least not consistently. I'm just saying, don't expect 5-star treatment if you do change.

Most providers have several layers of services, or "packages". You might look at your current service agreement and see if you can live with a lessor and lower cost package - keeping in mind it will offer fewer TV channels and slower up and download speeds. If you don't do on-line gaming or video streaming to multiple devices, you most likely won't even notice the speed differences. If you have teenagers in the house - forget about it. You are doomed to getting the highest level package available, or forever have no peace.

Your other option is simply calling your cable provider, tell them you are unhappy with the costs and are considering changing to another provider if they can't do something about it. Threaten (in the nicest, most polite tone possible) to switch to either DSL, or cell phone - or fiber if that is in, or coming soon to your area. In many cases, just to keep you on the hook, they will lower your costs - but this is typically temporary and you will have to call again when this discount expires. I have heard where some providers will lower costs, if you agree to a certain term (line 2 or 3 years). If they offer a term package, make sure you can break the agreement with no penalty if you move out of that home.

Two more points - in most cases, cable Internet almost always out-performs DSL. So if I have a choice, I will always go with cable (unless fiber is also available where I live). Also, having a separate router and modem is a VERY GOOD thing! It gives you much more flexibility than integrated devices.