Do you need a special modem for dsl internet access?

Answer by  morgdl (42)

Yes. The Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) modem or modem/router installed by the by the local telephone provider modulates the signal and provides a demarcation point for extending the service from the Telco copper/fiber cables to your computer. The modem model is specified and included in the cost of the service.

Answer by  Kattie (598)

Yes. Even though there are Ethernet Ports on most modern computers you still need an external DSL Modem. Many broadband providers will give you a DSL Modem to use when you purchase their services. You can also buy your own to use with their service for about $20.

Answer by  nimrod (321)

Yes, you need a DSL Modem configured for your Internet Service Provider. You can find some cheap used ones on internet

Answer by  filippetkovsky (30)

Yes you do. You first need to connect the telephone line to that modem, and then the modem to your computer.

Answer by  NIB (42)

Yes, you need a dsl modem, that is different and more expensive compared to a dialup one. The dsl modem needs to be compatible with your telephone line(pstn or isdn).

Answer by  rrroninnn (13)

In order to get dsl internet access, a special modem is required. If you sign up with a quality provider, the modem is usually provided for you along with the telephone filters required to have to dsl connection run correctly.

Answer by  Preethi (10)

Yes,for a Dsl internet access you will need a dsl modem and not the dial up modem.The dsl modem is usually supplied by the vendor of the broadband company from whom you got the dsl connection.

Answer by  Huntress (1935)

Yes, you do need a modem that is designed to work with dsl internet access. Internet Service Providers will, at times, provide a modem at time of installation without charge. Some Providers will charge for the modem or require you to purchase your own.

Answer by  DogLover82 (412)

A DSL modem is not the same as a dial-up modem, so you should check to see what equipment your system has. Most DSL providers will give you a modem when you contract with their service. Based on my experience, it is an external modem that is very easy to connect.

Answer by  sashagud (43)

You need special DSL modem to dsl internet access. DSL modem is a device used to connect a computer to a DSL phone line.

Answer by  pedro55 (76)

Yes you need and that modem is provided to you by the Isp. Such modem is capable of achieving much higher speeds.

Answer by  ladybud (1069)

You will need a Ethernet/dsl card hooked up inside the computer and ran to the mother board inside the pc and the External modem to receive the dsl and send it to the computer.some plug's into phone line's and some use's a cable/phone/internet box in one unit.

Answer by  KameshManoharan (20)

Yes. There are 2 types of internet access available, namely, dial-up and cable internet. Cable or DSL internet access is different technology from dial-up. So it need a Special type of modem.