I had a crazy idea, and now I'm wondering if it could work. I currently have a net connection through cable. What would happen if I added a DSL connection to my network? I have two routers/firewalls, so I could plug one in each modem, and connect the routers together.

Now AFAIK, in *theory*, the bandwitch should combine, because the TCP/IP packets would journey through both connections, back and forth. But would residential lines allow for such things? Would the bandwitdh be really combined?

If this is possible, not only it could be a cheaper way to increase bandwidth, but I would get some kind of "always-on" service (since the probability of both connections failing at once to maintenance or high usage in the area are low, plus each technology has its own ups and downs).

I know it's crazy, and probably too expensive to be practical (there must be deals to getr higher-speed connections for the same prize), but I just can't stop wondering... :) Though after all it's not that much, it's about the same price as getting cable internet + cable TV. :)