My router requires a phone line. Can i unplug it and still get internet?


I'm not very tech savvy so if you can please be simple in explanation.

 

Is your internet service provider by way of DSL?

 

If you have DSL then no don't unplug it. Otherwise I've seen cable modems that have a phone line and I believe it's used as a backup if the cable network goes down it switches to dialup if you have it setup that way. If it's a cable modem then yeah you should be able to unplug it

 

Yeah I get internet by DSL. thanks for your help guys.

 

Since you stated "router", is your router and modem combined? If so it would need the phone line for dsl, if not, only the modem would need the phone line, not the router.

 

i dont think it has been stated yet.

Have you tried calling paypal. Disconnect the phone line first.

 

Yeah it's combined. We are getting a new one so I won't worry about it for now.

Thanks for the help guys!!