On Tue Oct 22 at 15:11, JOHN of 1:3603/140 wrote to ALL:
 JS> My local GTE phone service had a no installation fee special on a
 JS> second  phone line to my house.. jumped on it!..
Timing was good for you.  At the time I wanted (needed) additional lines, I 
had to pay over CAN$100 installation fee for each line!
 JS> I noticed the other week that with the second line my connects  
 JS> are ALWAYS at a lower 24000.  Even with my local BBSs I only 
 JS> connect at  26400...switching back to the original line I get 
 JS> marginally better  service with an occasional 28800 connect...
I experienced a similar phenomenon.   But my problems occured when I was 
still with 14.4k modems!   When I eventually upgraded to a 28.8k on one of my 
lines, the matter was most intolerable when I detected HUM and buzzing noises 
on the new lines 3 or 4 months after the installation.  When I reported this 
to Bell they ended up calling a technician to visit on-site.  They found no 
problem in the home.  The technician was satisfied to tell me "that's the 
best quality you can expect in this area".   Eventually, they detected a 
problem at the "pole" where the lines are spliced.   The hum and buzz was 
instantly corrected, but I still don't get 28.8k connections all the time.   
I will get fine 28.8k connections occasionally when I call long-distance to 
Montreal!
  ...AA 
     a.abolins@ieee.ca 
     agris@etc.mn.pubnix.net (MTLnet)
PS..  Your name "straumanis" would indicate that you have a Latvian 
background. Do you speak the language.  If so --  SVEIKS!
 
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