RG> Forgive the bottom quote here, but this will be a simple
 RG> answer.

to many, yes... but its not the same everywhere... seems that myself is included...

 RG> Until your line gets hooked up for DSL service, there
 RG> will be no change to your telephone line configuration.
 RG> To add DSL service, the phone company ties your phone
 RG> line into a second box that then makes a digital
 RG> connection to the switch.  Even at this point, your
 RG> analog modem is unaffected.

many telcos are or have already done this and set everything up as a
default... i guess they are hopeing that the drop in connection speed will
get dialup connection users to check into DSL in their area... since
everything's already done, the telco, if they are the "chosen
ones" would only need to connect a modem and be done with it...

 RG> Its only when you install the DSL modem, and the DSL
 RG> line filters that come with it then what I was
 RG> discussing below becomes a factor.  So, until you have
 RG> DSL service, with the DSL modem in your house, don't
 RG> worry about DSL filters.  The DSL energy is NOT on
 RG> your phone line.

while i understand what you are saying, i can only state that this is not
true everywhere in the world...

how can i tell, with standard electronics equipment, if DSL signals are on
my lines? standard electronics equipment means o'scope, multimeter, or
something else normal in the field...

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