How to Switch From Earthlink to AT&T DSL

When you sign up with a DSL Internet provider such as EarthLink or AT&T, you are given a self-installation kit which typically includes a modem and any necessary cables. However, most modems are tied to one Internet service provider, meaning that if you want to switch ISPs from EarthLink to AT&T, your EarthLink modem cannot work with AT&T.

Things You'll Need

• AT&T DSL account
• AT&T DSL self-installation kit

Instructions

1. After cancelling your EarthLink account, disconnect the EarthLink DSL modem from your computer by removing the Ethernet cable.

2. Remove the phone line from the phone jack, as well as from the EarthLink DSL modem's "Telephone" port.

3. Connect the modem supplied to you by AT&T in the self-installation kit to your PC using the included Ethernet cable.

4. Connect the AT&T modem to the phone jack with a phone cord. One is usually supplied with the self-installation kit. Plug the modem into a power outlet.

5. Insert the installation CD (if one came with your kit) into your computer. Follow the prompts that appear to install the software for your modem.

Tips & Warnings

• If EarthLink requests that you send back the old modem, do it as quickly as possible to avoid incurring fees.

References

• Earthlink: Contact information
• Hubris: Self Install Guide