JK>-> JK> I'm looking at ordering a SupraFAX modem for my BBS, but now
JK>-> JK> that this
JK>-> JK> 56K deal is coming along, should I wait on buying this modem?
JK>->
JK>-> No.  The 56k stuff requires some sort of fancy hardware on the ISP's
JK>-> side to  work properly... (you can only download at 56k, uploads are
JK>-> at 33.6). And  considering the number of people who never see 33.6,
JK>-> i am doubtfull that one  would see many 56k connects.
JK>I believe it just said the ISP needed a direct, digital connect,
JK>while the end user just needs a phone line (POTS).  Back in the days of
JK>the 2400 bps modem, naysayers said a 9600 bps modem was "impossible",
JK>yet it happened, then they said no to 14,400 bps and it happened, then
JK>they said anything higher without a digital (ie. ISDN) line wasn't
JK>possible....and low & behold 28,800 bps....and then 33.6K....and then...
JK>Never say never with computer stuff, it changes too quickly.
JK>Where there's a will (to make money) there's a way. ;-)
Yea, but experts say that we have pretty much reached the limit of the
good old copper wire phone line. And this time they are pretty sure. It
shows in the fact that a lot of people get only 26400 connects with 28.8
modems. Then again, I know a few people who almost always get 28.8
connects. Go Figure...But I do think that phone companies across the
country will end up having to do major revamping of their systems in the
near future if we expect to see even faster modems.
-=SK=-
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