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echo: aust_modem
to: Walter Lim
from: Ian Smith
date: 1996-03-07 00:06:36
subject: Modem Dropout

WL> Its definitely your phones.  Try disconnecting all your phones and see
 WL> if you still get dropout. I had the same problem.  You will have to
 WL> replace your hand set for a new model.  A word of advice though.
 WL> Telecom will not replace your hand set free of charge as they say it was
 WL> not meant for working with computer equipment attached to your phone
 WL> line.  It will cost you to changeover to a new model.

Don't know which branch office of Telstra told you that, but I had two
T200s replaced free of charge, and I've heard quite a few others say the
same.

 WL> Oops I accidentally step on my phone now they will have to replace it
 WL> free.  Grin....

They know that .. you must have struck someone particularly obtuse at
Telstra.  Ask nicely if you might speak to his or her supervisor, thanks ..

Ian

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