DSL and that pesky green light

I have finally gone DSL. I like the ability to talk on the phone and be online. I have noticed, however, that DSL can be rather tempermmental. I telephoned Bellsouth last night and spoke with someone who sounded like she might have been in Bombay. She tested my line and asked me if the modem was showing a green light. I hate when sighted people do that. I feel stupid for being blind and not being able to see the green light. Too bad Bellsouth and DSL modem manufacturers couldn't have audible cues to indicate if information were being processed or not?

If you'd like to visit the online petition I've mentioned, go here.