1/29    Is there any way to have DSL in BA without getting screwed by SBC?
        I'm paying $30 for a phone line I don't use but I keep it for DSL.
        \_ You can call them and get them to take off a bunch of 'features' you
           don't need, like long-distance access, and switch to no free local
           calls and I think you can get it down to ~8/mo.  BTW, that still
           will include 911 service, which is a good thing 'cause most cell
           phones don't have e911 service (and can't always get a signal either)
           \_ Speaking from (very bad) personal experience, NEVER call 911 on
              your cell phone.  You will be put on hold, and wait...and wait...
              and wait...until either you already got ripped off, murdered,
              etc., or you've given up in disgust and tried to find a payphone
              (good luck!). --lye
              \_ My understanding is that most cells go straight to the
                 Highway Patrol.  If there's a big accident on a busy freeway
                 in your calling area, then yeah -- cell 911 is pretty fucked
                 up.  I've called 911 on my cell 3 or 4 times, and I've only
                 had one really bad experience, which isn't an ideal
                 hit-ratio.