ML>> JM> The fact is most long distance calls are carried on better lines
ML>> JM> than might be on your local telephone lines. So, the reliabity of
ML>> JM> your call should be greater.
ML>>jeff,
ML>>i can back this up 1000000000%... i can get X2 and now v90 calls all over
ML>>th
ML>> but the local lines in my area just barely support ISDN... i live just
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 JE> I'm afraid I do not understand.
not much to understand, really...
 JE> Before I can reach the long distance lines from my house, I must
 JE> get to the central office  and since there are too many codecs
 JE> between me and the central office I
in this case, you are completely out of luck unless you can get your telco to 
fix your lines and not do the a2d d2a conversions between you and the CO...
 JE> haven't been able to get X2 or v90 speeds. Please explain how is
 JE> it possible for me to get long distance X2 or v90 speeds under
 JE> these conditions
it is not... and a few years ago, i wasn't sure i would be able to in my 
location... at one time, they had what they call "line conditioning" on my 
lines just to get the signal out here... i found out about it one day when my 
lines bit me and not from someone ringing in... when i measured with a meter, 
i had "high" AC voltage... so i called and asked why... recently they placed 
small boxes (5feet wide, 4 feet tall, 3 feet deep) in my area... i've not 
been able to get a lot of info on these boxes but it appears that they are 
like "mini COs"... my signal hits one of these boxes and is digital all the 
way to the CO...
i guess some of us have it "better" than others... sorry i'm not able to 
help... good luck in your area...
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