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Standalone DSL (also known as dry loop or naked DSL) involves DSL service when there is no dialtone (or POTS, plain old telephone service) sharing the line.

There are two different ways that Standalone DSL can be installed:

1. Take existing DSL service and port (transfer) that telephone number to a VOIP carrier, or to a wireless (cellular) carrier. The DSL service will remain working, a special phone number will be assigned to the line, and the original number is usable with the VOIP or wireless service. Your Verizon local phone service for that specific number will be discontinued. The special number assigned to the DSL cannot be used to receive calls, and no outgoing calls can be made -- not even for 911 or emergency services).
2. Order Standalone DSL from Cloud 9. The service is ordered in the same way as regular DSL, but the installation process is based on your physical address instead of an existing phone number. Verizon will install a network interface device (NID, also known as a demarcation point) for the Standalone DSL phone line. This line will have a special number that cannot be used to receive calls, and no outgoing calls can be made -- not even for 911 or emergency services).

The advantage to the second method is that you can use it if you're starting from scratch (a new home or office), or if you don't already have a phone line with Verizon local phone service.

The only disadvantage to Standalone DSL is that installation times are longer than with regular (line sharing) DSL. Standalone installations usually take 10 business days, and in some cases, may require additional telephoen wiring to be installed at your location. Contact us for additional information.