To lap1314134, SBC is a telephone company, so only people with SBC telephone service can get it. Since you have Verizon, you're stuck with "Verizon-based" DSL services. Unless you're going to get cable, don't even think about switching from Verizon. You'll have more headaches when something goes wrong, as it will probably take close to a month to get anything fixed. Plus, Verizon at $29.95 or $34.95 is your best bargain. If you're paying $40, you shouldn't be, as even without a good phone package, you can get 1500/128 Verizon DSL service for $34.95.