DW> From what i remember, it's always been slightly dangerous to
 DW> use a non approved modem on telecoms phone lines, now it's
 DW> illegal under Austel, but that doesnt stop people, I know
 DW> several rather prominent Sysops using non approved modems on
 DW> their BBS lines.. 

  We were arguing about the specific time (1987-88?) when Telecom was
challenged by importers. Until then, they claimed the right to vet all
equipment connected to Telecom lines, and were using it to prevent
competition. They lost the court case.
 
  If you look through an old catalogue in that era, you'll find that
some phones and modems are "Telkecom Authorised" and others are not. 
The Communications Act had to be rewritten.

Regards,
Bob
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