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                                 Homebrew DSL

Obligatory Sidebar Links

* Homebrew DSL, getting around the telcos [1]
* Homebrew DSL, The Sequel [2]
* The SDSL Homebrew Home Page [3]


While reading Slashdot [4] I came across a reference to homebrewing your own
DSL connection. In theory, it's simple enough—you order an unconditioned
copper pair from the phone company between the two points you want connected
(and that will run you about $20/month), then you get the actual DSL
equipment needed for either end, plug it in, and bam! Instant DSL connection.

Of course, that's theory. Here in The Real World things are much, much more
complicated than that. It seems you have to check with your state (and
possibly Federal) regulations for the type of copper lines you need; it also
helps to know the lingo (or depending upon the phone company, the part
number) and heaven help you if the Phone Cops, those Boys from Bell, ever
find out you're getting DSL on the cheap.

[1] http://www.isp-planet.com/technology/homebrew_dsl.html
[2] http://www.isp-planet.com/technology/homebrew_2.html
[3] http://www.odessaoffice.com/sdsl.htm
[4] http://slashdot.org/

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