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Re: (ASCEND) Zoom 1.002A code



On Sun, 31 Aug 1997, Joe Portman wrote:

> > Why in hell would you use the pots line of an isdn line to connect to
> > your isp instead of using the ISDN channel itself? 

First of all, pardon my language. I was drunk last night. Wife's B'Day.
 
> Umm:
> 
> Maybe the ISP being called does not support ISDN? 

If the customer is going to spend the money on isdn, then he/she is
going to get an isdn isp, dont you think? Unless the isp makes it cost
prohibitive to get isdn.
> 
> Maybe they need a "clean" line for testing?

Okay so you test on a pots and you get higher rates. Most people taking
advantage of 56k technology arent going to call in on a pots line.

> Maybe the customer lives in a shitty CO, and getting an ISDN line (but
> not having to pay the ISP for ISDN rates) is the only way to get a clean
> signal. (BTW, we've done this about 50 times for customers).

Well I dont mean to offend or start an argument (more of a debate)
I guess I jump too fast on you guys. Its just that HERE, MOST isp's offer
isdn and MOST at the same price or only a little more than analog.
Primarily because a B channel in Houston is $19.50/mo on a PRI.

> Maybe a hundred other good reasons?

I dont think there are 100 ;-). I suppose my point should be, there is no
reason why we are still using 100 year old technology when its been
reinvented and improved years ago.

I, as a Livingston user and supporter, try to push isdn as much as I can.
If it is cost prohibitive in your area, then its time to contact the local
puc's, or seek competitive alternatives.

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