ACN sells telecom services through independent representatives. While the company still offers voice and internet solutions in some markets, products, prices and technology (VoIP, broadband, mobile) have evolved since 2006 - confirm availability and fees locally.
SunRocket launched a low-cost VoIP plan around $10/month with 200 outbound minutes and unlimited incoming calls. The company folded in 2007. Today VoIP is mainstream, with better codecs, standards, and business-grade options; pick providers based on reliability, E911 support, and number portability.
AT&T (formerly SBC) now offers online bill pay, unified billing, and multiple internet products - fiber, DSL, and fixed wireless. Business plans add security and managed support. Verify availability and current pricing for your address.
A concise, updated guide to setting up Verizon DSL (legacy copper) in 2025, including equipment, step-by-step setup, troubleshooting, and when to consider fiber alternatives.
SBC became AT&T in 2005. Today, AT&T provides home phone primarily over IP alongside broadband (fiber and DSL) and wireless services; many customers now replace landlines with mobile, and AT&T offers bundled voice and internet plans.
In the early 2000s DIRECTV briefly offered DSL internet but withdrew after struggling to compete with established ISPs. The episode highlights the difference between selling TV and running broadband networks.
Broadband today means always-on, high-speed Internet delivered over cable, fiber, DSL, wireless and satellite. It supports streaming, gaming, cloud services, and modern digital publishing - and continues to reshape media and commerce.
How to set up Verizon DSL today: what DSL is, current Verizon options, required equipment, step-by-step installation, and practical troubleshooting tips.
Dial-up remains a niche option for basic email or legacy systems. Confirm local access numbers, phone charges, and consider cellular, fixed wireless, or satellite alternatives before committing.