Internet

Internet

Check out the exciting changes to our Bundles!

What is DSL?

* Digital Subscriber Line
* Broadband Technology that enables users to obtain high-speed access to the internet.
* Utilizes the existing copper telephone line without purchasing an additional line.
* Enables subscribers to “Surf” the Internet and talk on the telephone at the same time.
* Constant connection to the Internet ~ No waiting for a modem to connect.
* Download up to 10 times faster than with Dial-Up connections.

What are the requirements?

* Must be Windows 98 or higher.
* Must have a VACANT Ethernet port.
* Network Interface Card ~10/100 Base T with RJ-45
* Unlimited Internet Service through Pembroke Telephone Cooperative.
* Good Line Quality ~ Inside wire must be good quality to avoid problems.
* DSL is a new technology in our area. It is distance sensitive.

How much does it cost?

Installation Fee	$25.00
Termination Fee	$25.00
Temporary Suspension Fee	$25.00
Reconnection Fee	$25.00
Relocation Fee	$25.00
Standard Modem	$29.95 ** NEW LOWER PRICE **
Wireless Modem / Router Combo	$59.95 ** NEW LOWER PRICE **
Desk Filter - Single Line *	$2.95
Desk Filter - Two Line	$4.95
Wall Filter	$4.95

Installation fee includes (2) Desk Phone Filters. Tax not included.

Monthly Charges

Effective February 1, 2012, we will begin offering LOWER PRICES on our most popular existing DSL rate plans and a NEW, FASTER DSL rate plan!

If you currently have our DSL 256 kbps/128 kbps plan, you will be upgraded to our DSL 768 kbps/256 kbps plan.

If you currently have our DSL 768kbps/128 kbps plan, you will be upgraded to our DSL 768 kbps /256 kbps plan.

If you currently have our 1.544 Mb/128 kbps plan, you will be upgraded to our DSL 3.0 Mb/512 kbps plan.

If you currently have our 3.0 Mb/128 kbps plan, you will be upgraded to our DSL 3.0 Mb/512 kbps plan.

Speed plans are not available in all areas and services are subject to availability. If you currently subscribe to the maximum speed plan available in your area, your plan will not be changed. If you currently subscribe to DSL as part of a Double Play or Triple Play bundle, your plan will not be changed.

Please contact our business office at 626-7111 for more information!

DSL 256 kbps/128 kbps	$29.95
DSL 768 kbps/256 kbps	$29.95 ** NEW LOWER PRICE & FASTER UPLOAD SPEED **
DSL 1.544 Mb/256 kbps	$45.95
DSL 3.0 Mb/512 kbps	$45.95 ** NEW LOWER PRICE & FASTER UPLOAD SPEED **
DSL 6.0 Mb/1.0 Mb	$89.95 ** NEW SPEED OFFERING **

* Prices shown apply to ADSL service only - Speeds above are shown as Download / Upload. Subject to service availability. Speeds not available in all areas and are not guaranteed. Installation fee will apply to new services. May require special equipment. Other restrictions may apply. *

A.D.S.L vs. S.D.S.L.

What does it mean?

A.D.S.L. (Asymmetric DSL) is DSL service that provides users with a higher download speed than upload speed. This service is perfect for normal surfing and internet applications.

S.D.S.L. (Symmetric DSL) is DSL service that provides the same speed for both downloads and uploads. This service is preferred by many webmasters, gamers and those who frequently upload large files.

* Service not available in all areas. Contact our business office at 626-7111 for pricing and availability information regarding S.D.S.L.*

Dial Up Internet

What is PemTel Internet Service?

PemTel Internet is Pembroke Telephone Cooperative’s service linking your personal computer directly to the internet. We provide a Point-to-Point (PPP) account which connects you to the Internet with high speed data transmission lines. Subscribers dial a local access number to connect to our 56kbps modems.

What is included?

Start-up software applications and tools for IBM Windows compatible personal computers and Apple Macintosh.

Installation and connection instructions with continuing technical support at no additional charge.

What do I need to connect?

You will need a personal computer or other device that can connect to the Internet. We offer software and support for IBM compatible PC’s with Windows or an Apple Macintosh. You can use any computer capable of supporting Internet Protocol (IP).

You need a modem. We recommend a quality V.92 modem capable of communicating at 56kbps.

You need a phone line. If you have Call Waiting, you need the cancel call waiting feature so that your PemTel Internet connection is not interrupted. You also have the option of adding an additional telephone line in your home.

How much does it cost?

Plan	Hours of Use	Monthly Rate	Email Accts
Standard	10	$10.95	1
Surf Saver	300	$18.95	2
Unlimited	Unlimited	$24.95	5

Local Access Numbers

Pembroke	626-6381
Newport	626-6381
New Castle	544-6381
Pearisburg	626-6381
Paint Bank	544-6381
Sweet Springs	544-6381

Please check with your local telephone provider to make sure the numbers you are dialing are Local calls for you before connecting to the internet. Pembroke Telephone Cooperative and PemTel Internet Service assume no liability for Long Distance charges you may incur in association with the use of PemTel Internet Service.

For PemTel Internet Technical Support please call 1-888-228-3341

DISCLAIMER ~ The Internet contains unedited materials some of which are sexually explicit or may be offensive to some people.

Access to such materials is at your own risk. PemTel has no control over and accepts no responsibility whatsoever for such materials.

PemTel Webmail should not be used as a replacement for an email program. Routine maintenance and periodic upgrades to the PemTel email server may result in loss of information stored there. PemTel assumes no liability for such information which cannot be restored if lost.

* Rules & Regulations * * Acceptable Use Policy * * Net Neutrality *