Cant find a cheap ethernet rrouter, I am so frustrated

**iluvmybaby** · 04-20-2005, 11:55 AM

I am so frustrated right now, I am intrested in getting Packet 8 which is a phone package through your internet DSL, it is $20 a month unlimited long distance within the united states and canada, they told me all I needed was an ethernet router, that they cost $30, priced them EVERYWHERE and cant find any under $60 which is way more then I can afford, start up cost would be $50 including first months and connection/shipping fee

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**Eyore** · 04-20-2005, 12:13 PM

Make sure there is a number from them in your area. I tried them and for anyone to call me it was long distance for them. I'm in smaller area and not to many choices for where I am. I did try them but with it being long distance for everyone to call me I cancelled the service. Return the Packet 8 box thing back to Tigerdirect, that is where I had bought it. Had my money refunded and packet 8 didn't charge me for the use of the phone calls I had made and recieved. If they get phone numbers in my area where it isn't long distance for people to call me then I might consider going back to them.

**DIRKSWIFE4** · 04-20-2005, 12:46 PM

I just got DSL highspeed from Verizon, they sent me everything I needed for it.

**Eyore** · 04-20-2005, 02:54 PM

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...p?EdpNo=987107

You can get the packet 8 thing at tigerdirect for 59.99 with a rebate
$60 Rebate. Expires on 06/30/2005 (Midnight E.S.T.)
Note: Subscription To Packet8 Service Required To Claim This Rebate.

Go check it out maybe it will help you out some.

**iluvmybaby** · 04-20-2005, 03:47 PM

Eyore, thanks! Found the info about the rebate

To qualify for the TigerDirect Rebate Guarantee you must comply with the following:

1. Complete the attached rebate form and follow all the instructions that apply.
2. Submit the rebate via Postal Service: "Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested" by the required postmark date to the address on the rebate form.
3. Please make copies of all materials submitted:
* Rebate Form
* UPC, Barcode or Serial Number
* Invoice or Receipt
* Postal Tracking Information

For more information on the TigerDirect Rebate Guarantee Click Here.
Please Note: Maximum of 5 Rebate Guarantee claims per household per year

Not sure if this is the right thing for me tho, it seems like a bit of an investment

Like someone else mentioned I am in a small area so for anyone to call me it would be long distance, not sure if I am going to persue things

**kelly12569** · 04-20-2005, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by DIRKSWIFE4

I just got DSL highspeed from Verizon, they sent me everything I needed for it.

yep! Thats what we have as well and the router came at no additional charge when we signed up. Of course if we want additional routers so we can have more than one of our computers online at the same time we need to purchase our own additional but they run as low as $50 at our Staples stores.

**iluvmybaby** · 04-20-2005, 04:26 PM

Can someone give me a link to verizones website to where I can find this GREAT deal?

**DIRKSWIFE4** · 04-20-2005, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by kelly12569

yep! Thats what we have as well and the router came at no additional charge when we signed up. Of course if we want additional routers so we can have more than one of our computers online at the same time we need to purchase our own additional but they run as low as $50 at our Staples stores.

My router has like 3 other plug end for jacks for additional puters.

**DIRKSWIFE4** · 04-20-2005, 05:57 PM

http://dslstart.verizon.net/

this is the start up page I have you can try it.

**justme23** · 04-21-2005, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by iluvmybaby

Can someone give me a link to verizones website to where I can find this GREAT deal?

If you can not access Verizon for your phone then you can't use their DSL... I would love to have Verizon, but our only phone option is SBC.

**iluvmybaby** · 04-21-2005, 09:40 AM

Verizon is not in my area

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