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  • 16-08-2006 10:54am
    #1
    petes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,382 ✭✭✭


    I'm a bit confused. I have a phone number for someone who wants DSL. I tried the online checker on Eircom, BT and Digiweb. All come back failed. Then I check Smart's online checker and it says it is available. I then rang them and they told me DSL was available on that number. What I want to know is how?


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  • #2
    aphex™
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,338 ✭✭✭aphex™


    BT and digiweb all use eircom's test and equipment.

    Smart have their own equipment in the exchange that sends the dsl signal further out from the exchange.

    You might try magnet aswell but you'll have to watch for line rental costs and tv costs.


  • #3
    petes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,382 ✭✭✭petes


    Magnet isn't an option. In Dundalk.


  • #4
    Sponge Bob
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 25,234 ✭✭✭✭Sponge Bob


    So the only dsl that probably works on your particular line is Smart DSL from the local exchange where they may have installed gear. Obviously you should not get it so . Its far too dear at €35 a month.

    Also consider Digiweb Metro where you are.


  • #5
    dezine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭dezine


    Just a quick line about Smart, have been waiting 14 weeks for connection with still no sign, so think twice about that option!!!


  • #6
    ghost26ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 334 ✭✭ghost26ie


    Sponge Bob wrote:
    Its far too dear at €35 a month.


    you are joking, aren't you??


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  • #7
    Foxwood
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,491 ✭✭✭Foxwood


    petes wrote:
    I'm a bit confused. I have a phone number for someone who wants DSL. I tried the online checker on Eircom, BT and Digiweb. All come back failed. Then I check Smart's online checker and it says it is available. I then rang them and they told me DSL was available on that number. What I want to know is how?
    Th Smart line checker simpley tells you that Smart DSL is available in the exchange that the line is connected to. It's not a guarantee that you can get Smart DSL on that line, but because Smart use ADSL+ they can provide service on much longer ines than eircom can/will.


  • #8
    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,450 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    Smart get a certain amount of data on line quality from Eircom. If you visit the Smart support forum and post there http://support.smarttelecom.ie/forums/ about your dilemna one of the guys from Smart may be able to get you some more information as to the suitability of you line. The lads from Smart who look after the forum (on a voluntary basis by the way) are usually very helpful.


  • #9
    Jor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 156 ✭✭Jor


    The lads from Smart who look after the forum (on a voluntary basis by the way) are usually very helpful.

    Well why doesn't Smart get them to man all the telephone lines and get rid of the useless people there who have to ask the same thing over and over again, and can tell you nothing in return.


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