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v.92 is an
enhancement to v.90 56K technology. It includes Modem-on-Hold, v.44, Quick
Connect, and PCM Upstream. Each of these enhancements represents a significant
enhancement to your dial-up experience.
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Modem-on-Hold allows you to put your internet
connection on hold while you take or make a telephone call. Modem on Hold
enables "broadband-like" voice and data services over the same telephone
lines, at a much more reasonable dial-up price. You can answer your phone
calls while remaining online, without the additional cost of a second phone
line.
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Quick Connect shortens the length of time it takes your
modem to negotiate its connection to your ISP by about half.
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v.44 compression allows you to get greater effective
transmission rates than without v.44 even though the electrical connection
remains the same. In tests comparing v.42bis - the current compression
protocol - and v.44 in normal web-browsing conditions, v.44 out-performed v.42
by up to 60%. This extra compression allows you to achieve greater data
throughput even though your connection speed remains the same. You'll enjoy
faster Web browsing and file downloads!
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PCM Upstream allows "56K"-like uploads as well. Using
v.90, the maximum upload speed is 31.2Kbps; under v.92 it is possible to
upload at speeds up to 48Kbps. This means sending e-mails, uploading files,
playing online games, and similar activities that involve uploading data will
be significantly faster.
Requirement for using this new
technology
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You have to have v.92/v.44 modem
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You must use a BladeDot access number that has a v.92 mark
next to it. To see if v.92 is available in your area,
click here.
FAQs
Is my modem v.92/v.44 capable?
Possibly. v.92-capable modems have been on the market since this past winter
(2000/2001), so if you have a new modem it may already have support for v.92.
Even if your modem doesn't currently support v.92, several of the most popular
modem manufacturers already have v.92/v.44 equipped drivers available for their
modems. If you have an upgradeable modem manufactured by one of these companies,
all you need to do is download and install the driver update and you're ready to
enjoy the benefits of v.92.
What do I need for Modem-on-Hold?
Call waiting on your line, as provided by your local telephone company, a
v.92-capable modem, and a software modem-on-hold client installed on your
computer. You can probably expect this software to come packaged with your
modem's drivers.
How does Modem-on-Hold work?
Modem-on-Hold works much like the current call-waiting used in voice
conversations. If you receive a call while you're online, the modem-on-hold
client will prompt you to take or ignore the call. If you choose to take the
call, just pick up the telephone. If you want to make a call, the modem-on-hold
client will allow you to suspend your modem connection in the same way. Your
modem connection will hold for five minutes while you're on the phone. If this
time is exceeded your internet connection will be lost. When you're finished
with your conversation, just hang up the telephone and your modem connection
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