Pricing
Please remember when compairing our prices to other DSL providers that we include all taxes and fe
es (FUSF) in our pricing.
| Package |
Dynamic IP |
1 Static IP |
5 Static IPs |
Maximum Loop |
Downstream Speed |
Upstream Speed |
| Basic |
$29.95 |
$34.95 |
$44.95 |
15,000 feet1 |
384kbps - 1.5Mbps |
128kbps - 384kbps |
| Enhanced |
$34.95 |
$39.95 |
$54.95 |
9,500 feet |
1.5Mbps - 3.0Mbps |
384kbps - 512kbps |
| Advanced |
$49.95 |
$54.95 |
$64.95 |
6,500 feet |
3.0Mbps - 6.0Mbps |
512kbps - 768kbps |
1) If you are beyond 14,000 feet, DSL service may still be available to you, however the speed
s involved can become much lower beyond this limit, and the price remains the same. The absolute maximum provisioning range is 16,000
feet, beyond this we can not provision DSL service.
What is DSL?
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) provides instant Internet and network access at speeds up to 50 times faster than a 28.8 Kbps modem on a standard analog phone line. There are no dial-up delays, no busy signals. What used to take minutes or hours to download will take just seconds or minutes.
With DSL Internet service you can download graphics-heavy files, large documents, software, photos, email attachments, and more, instantly. It's perfect for real-time interactive multimedia, broadcast quality video, distance learning, and video-on-demand. And because DSL sends data and voice over the same line, you can talk on the phone while you connect.
DSL technology brings high-bandwidth connectivity to you over ordinary copper telephone lines. The type of DSL line that Southwestern Bell offers is Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL). It's called "asymmetric" because the speed of the receiving data (the downstream rate to your computer) is different than the speed of sending data (the upstream rate from your computer to the Internet). And, while it uses a different technology than traditional analog modems, the ADSL modem plugs into your phone jack much like an analog modem.
It is important to note that although the phone company provides the line, the Internet Service is provided by other carriers. To make things easier, use our availability and ordering page to ensure that your line is properly ordered and will be connected to Terra World's newest Broad Band Network.
Why buy DSL?
DSL technology allows you to surf the Internet, connect to your corporate network, and download files to your computer with amazing speed. You'll be able to play networked computer games faster than before -- and streaming audio and video are becoming popular applications for use with DSL Internet service.
Unlike the dial-up connections required for analog modems, your DSL connection can be turned on almost instantly. Since DSL is always available, there's no more busy signals and no more waiting for the connection to happen - it's there at the click of your mouse. If you do turn your PC off (or terminate your DSL connection), it's quick and easy to log back on -- no more long waits as your analog modem establishes its connection.
Another benefit is that DSL uses your existing telephone line - you can actually talk on your phone line at the same time you're using it to surf the Internet!
Why should I buy DSL Internet service from Terra World?
When you buy DSL Internet service from Terra World, you are putting our experience and quality on your side. Terra World firmly believes in providing only the highest quality of products to our customers. We provide more data per customer and more lines and use only the very latest technology to deliver the best possible online experience. Terra World is a company that is large enough to serve you, but small enough to care about each customer! Our small town attitude provides friendly support and a willingness to help that is missing from large companies.
Why is DSL better than cable?
What is the difference between DSL and cable modems?
DSL provides always-available high-speed Internet access over a single dedicated telephone line. Cable modems offer high-speed Internet access over a shared cable television line.
While cable modems may have greater theoretical downstream (from the Internet to the home) bandwidth capabilities, that bandwidth is shared among all users in a neighborhood, and will therefore vary, perhaps dramatically, as more users in a neighborhood get online at the same time.
Upstream traffic (from the customer premise to the Internet) over cable modems will in many cases be slower than DSL, either because the particular cable modem is inherently slower, or because too many people in a neighborhood are trying to send or receive data at the same time - causing congestion in the local cable network. Speed can also be adversely affected by the quality of signal that you receive at your location. On the video signal, this will appear as snow or a "blocky" appearance.
DSL Advantages -
- Faster than cable modem service during peak usage periods. *
- DSL service is flexible enough to grow with the skills and interests of our users.
- Customers can also use dial-up connections, and access services like email remotely.
- DSL is as reliable as your phone.
- DSL speed (or "synch-rate" from customer location to the DSL gateway) stays consistent, as opposed to the shared systems used by cable companies where speed may decrease as more users sign up.
- DSL protects the privacy of your data as the line is not shared by your neighbors and therefore it is much more difficult for them to capture traffic or eavesdrop on your line.
Cable Modem Disadvantages -
- Reliability and privacy issues, since bandwidth is shared over the local cable network.
- Shared bandwidth can cause slowdowns due to local network congestion.
- Cable modem services often do not support a wide variety of Internet applications.
- Security - Because everyone in a neighborhood shares the same line, then data on the network can be captured. While the data is encrypted, it is far better for this to not happen at all.
* Based on a month-long benchmarking study by Keynote Systems, DSL was found to be 11% faster than cable modems
How do I get DSL Service?
You can request a pre-qualification with our online DSL application form, or call us at 888-332-1616 to prequalify over the phone. You must meet the Service Availability requirements set forth below.
What is included with Terraworlds' DSL service?
All DSL service accounts include:
- Unlimited access
- 100Mb web space
- 10 e-mail addresses
- e-mail virus scan & spam blocking
- Dial-up backup access
- No minimum term commitment / contract
DSL equipment package includes:
Service Availability
DSL services are restricted by the length of your phone line. Higher speeds require shorter lines, but the standard service tier is available to most people. To receive standard service, you need to live within about three miles of the telephone companies Central Office. You must also have an SBC phone line that is not serviced by a Digital Loop Carrier to maintain eligability.
To check for service availability on your phone line visit our qualification page and fill out the form there, or call us at (888) 332-1616.
DSL Services are available in the following areas. If your phone line is serviced by SBC, there is a good chance you qualify for DSL service, even if your city isn't listed here! If your city isn't listed, please call us at 888-332-1616 to pre-qualify for DSL service.
| CITY | A/C | PREFIX |
| Anthony | 620 | 842 |
| Arkansas City | 620 | 441 |
| | 620 | 442 |
| | 620 | 741 |
| Caney | 620 | 879 |
| Chanute | 620 | 431 |
| | 620 | 432 |
| Cheney | 316 | 540 |
| | 316 | 542 |
| Cherryvale | 620 | 336 |
| Coffeyville | 620 | 251 |
| | 620 | 252 |
| Cottonwood Falls | 620 | 273 |
| Dodge City | 620 | 225 |
| | 620 | 227 |
| | 620 | 338 |
| | 620 | 408 |
| Douglass | 316 | 746 |
| | 316 | 747 |
| El Dorado | 316 | 320 |
| | 316 | 321 |
| | 316 | 322 |
| Emporia | 620 | 340 |
| | 620 | 341 |
| | 620 | 342 |
| | 620 | 343 |
| Erie | 620 | 244 |
| Eureka | 620 | 583 |
| Fort Scott | 620 | 223 |
| | 620 | 224 |
| | 620 | 768 |
| Garden City | 620 | 260 |
| | 620 | 271 |
| | 620 | 272 |
| | 620 | 275 |
| | 620 | 276 |
| Great Bend | 620 | 792 |
| | 620 | 793 |
| Greensburg | 620 | 723 |
| Halstead | 620 | 830 |
| | 620 | 835 |
| Harper | 620 | 896 |
| Holcomb | 620 | 277 |
| Howard | 620 | 374 |
| Humboldt | 620 | 473 |
| Hutchinson | 620 | 662 |
| | 620 | 663 |
| | 620 | 664 |
| | 620 | 665 |
| | 620 | 669 |
| | 620 | 694 |
| | 620 | 727 |
| | 620 | 728 |
| | 620 | 931 |
| Independence | 620 | 331 |
| | 620 | 332 |
| Iola | 620 | 365 |
| Kingman | 620 | 532 |
| Kinsley | 620 | 659 |
| Larned | 620 | 285 |
| Liberal | 620 | 624 |
| | 620 | 626 |
| | 620 | 629 |
| Lyons | 620 | 257 |
| Marion | 620 | 382 |
| McPherson | 620 | 241 |
| | 620 | 245 |
| Meade | 620 | 873 |
| Medicine Lodge | 620 | 886 |
| Neodesha | 620 | 325 |
| Newton | 316 | 281 |
| | 316 | 282 |
| | 316 | 283 |
| | 316 | 284 |
| Parsons | 620 | 421 |
| | 620 | 423 |
| Pittsburg | 620 | 230 |
| | 620 | 231 |
| | 620 | 232 |
| | 620 | 235 |
| Plains | 620 | 563 |
| Pratt | 620 | 672 |
| Reading | 620 | 699 |
| Scott City | 620 | 872 |
| Sedan | 620 | 725 |
| Stafford | 620 | 234 |
| Sublette | 620 | 675 |
| Towanda | 316 | 536 |
| | 316 | 541 |
| Wellington | 620 | 326 |
| | 620 | 399 |
| Wichita | 316 | 215 |
| | 316 | 218 |
| | 316 | 261 |
| | 316 | 262 |
| | 316 | 263 |
| | 316 | 264 |
| | 316 | 265 |
| | 316 | 266 |
| | 316 | 267 |
| | 316 | 268 |
| | 316 | 269 |
| | 316 | 291 |
| | 316 | 303 |
| | 316 | 315 |
| | 316 | 337 |
| | 316 | 383 |
| | 316 | 436 |
| | 316 | 522 |
| | 316 | 524 |
| | 316 | 529 |
| | 316 | 554 |
| | 316 | 609 |
| | 316 | 612 |
| | 316 | 618 |
| | 316 | 630 |
| | 316 | 631 |
| | 316 | 634 |
| | 316 | 636 |
| | 316 | 651 |
| | 316 | 652 |
| | 316 | 660 |
| | 316 | 676 |
| | 316 | 677 |
| | 316 | 681 |
| | 316 | 682 |
| | 316 | 683 |
| | 316 | 684 |
| | 316 | 685 |
| | 316 | 686 |
| | 316 | 687 |
| | 316 | 688 |
| | 316 | 689 |
| | 316 | 691 |
| | 316 | 721 |
| | 316 | 722 |
| | 316 | 729 |
| | 316 | 733 |
| | 316 | 744 |
| | 316 | 755 |
| | 316 | 772 |
| | 316 | 773 |
| | 316 | 775 |
| | 316 | 776 |
| | 316 | 777 |
| | 316 | 778 |
| | 316 | 789 |
| | 316 | 794 |
| | 316 | 796 |
| | 316 | 799 |
| | 316 | 821 |
| | 316 | 831 |
| | 316 | 832 |
| | 316 | 838 |
| | 316 | 941 |
| | 316 | 942 |
| | 316 | 943 |
| | 316 | 944 |
| | 316 | 945 |
| | 316 | 946 |
| Winfield | 620 | 221 |
| | 620 | 229 |
| Yates Center | 620 | 625 |
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