db> Tried those \V6 and \V7 commands mentioned in another echo .. apart from 
db> the detailed call status Paul, guess what - 28.8Kbps connections both 
db> times!  Shit, eh?

Interesting.  Presumably the extra stats introduce some delays
which in turn allow a proper 28800 connect.  Will try some
experiments when my Netcomm is back online.  BFN.  Paul.
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