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DSL splitters are in the range of $20-$40 typically. Can usually get them on eBay or from on line suppliers.
A DSL splitter is the best approach, however, you indicated things worked fine until recently. So something changed either with your inside wiring, modem or on the Verizon side. I typically find that most problems are with inside house wiring issues.
Unplug all your TiVo boxes, TelZappers, answering machines, satellite receivers, fax machines and computers with dial up modems and see if this gets things working. Do you have MiroFilters on all devices connected to the phone jacks? These are usually the first things someone removes and this can cause problems.
I have seen everything from the cat chewing on the phone lines to the dog chasing the cat behind the desk getting caught up in the phone lines causing problems!
Pick up the phone, hit the first 2 digits of a number and listen very carefully for line hum, static or noise. If you have a micro filter on the phone you are using and hear noise, hum or static, this may be the cause of your DSL not working.
Just remember, Verizon will take a few days to get out to your house and will charge for the service call if the problem is with inside wiring and there is no wire maintenance on your bill. If Verizon comes out, you might as well have them install a DSL splitter and make the dedicated drop to the modem if you you are paying!
JamesO
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