That sucks dude. Like Jimberg said try a cable modem if you can. I work for Cox CableRep so I get mine free. I can't compare to any DSL's as I have never gone that route but I can say with confidence that since day one I have had no problems with the cable modem. I'm sure there's ups and downs to either choice but I have never noticed mine being slow and i've never been disconnected once. Just food for thought.
Good Luck,
Brett
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66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe
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30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!