Any type of DSL modem is readily available for buy or lease, but which is best? As things stand right now, the general consensus seems to be that leasing is the best way to go (ditto for cable modems). The reason for this is due to line compatibility rather than price. Leasing directly from your ISP saves you from getting stuck with a modem you won’t be able to use if you move to another city. Just return the leased DSL modem, and lease a new one from the new ISP. As DSL technology spreads and unifies, DSL modem ownership will become easier but not all service providers support all the different models of modems. Even the DSL technology itself varies a bit region to region so it’s best to stick with the provider’s modem. Many of the larger companies include the DSL modem as part of the subscription package and a bonus for signing up. You will also receive several free “filters” which easily plug in between the other phone sets in your house and the wall jacks. All of the big three DSL service providers—AOL, EarthLink and MSN—as well as regional providers, such as Verizon, factor in the costs of the modem and filters and include them in the installation fee. The great thing about the DSL modem technology, versus the 56 Kbps analog modems for dial up service, is that the older forms tied up the phone line when connected to the Internet so that voice calls could not be made. The broadband modems let you do both at the same time. Despite their limitations, the dial up modems remain very popular because of their reliability, low cost, and widespread support from providers. But you need speed and the ability to move around, so lease your DSL modem for high-speed broadband internet access. Related Articles Internet Service Providers Want To Be Your Web Host Choose your ISP-DSL
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