Re: Internet connection question

[Unknown]

Perhaps the cheapest method would be to get a second phone line. Ask your
phone co. how much.
"Fran" > wrote in message
...
> Using WinXPHome, IE & OE. I use a simple dial-up connection to access the
> internet. When I am connected to the internet any other incoming phone
> calls to my house does not drop my internet connection. I want to change
> this so that my intenet connection is broken and I can answer any incoming
> calls. How do I do this?
>
> Also, are there any free downloadable programs that can help solve my one
> telephone line limitations. I cannot afford dsl or cable. Thanks in
> advance for any and all help! Fran
>
>

[Richard]

Hi Fran,

In order to do this you must have a V92 modem and your ISP must support V92
than you need call waiting to make it all work.

Richard

"Fran" > wrote in message
...
> Using WinXPHome, IE & OE. I use a simple dial-up connection to access the
> internet. When I am connected to the internet any other incoming phone
> calls to my house does not drop my internet connection. I want to change
> this so that my intenet connection is broken and I can answer any incoming
> calls. How do I do this?
>
> Also, are there any free downloadable programs that can help solve my one
> telephone line limitations. I cannot afford dsl or cable. Thanks in
> advance for any and all help! Fran
>
>

[rifleman]

Richard cogitated deeply and scribbled thusly:

> Hi Fran,
>
> In order to do this you must have a V92 modem and your ISP must support V92
> than you need call waiting to make it all work.
>
> Richard
>
> "Fran" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>Using WinXPHome, IE & OE. I use a simple dial-up connection to access the
>>internet. When I am connected to the internet any other incoming phone
>>calls to my house does not drop my internet connection. I want to change
>>this so that my intenet connection is broken and I can answer any incoming
>>calls. How do I do this?
>>
>>Also, are there any free downloadable programs that can help solve my one
>>telephone line limitations. I cannot afford dsl or cable. Thanks in
>>advance for any and all help! Fran
>>
>>
>
>
>
The major problem with that is when you are downloading software, in
particular Windows Updates and your phone goes off!

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