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C | NET's tech news, NEWS .COM, announced that SBC plans to offer "Naked DSL" later this summer, as have other Baby Bells like Qwest, and Verizon.

Naked DSL, also called No Phone DSL, is a high speed internet connection that is delivered over a phone providers twisted pair wire, but does not require the user to subscribe to local phone services. The user can then use a Broadband Phone Service Provider ( VoIP ) or a cell phone for everyday telephone conversations.

For more of this and related stories go to C | NET's tech news, NEWS .COM