Covad will soon install IP POTS/LPV (line-powered voice) cards in their DSLAM's & will offer POTS (analog voice) plus dialup access or DSL (analog would be second or lifeline). The digital-to-analog conversion will occur at the CO (central office) in the DSLAM so customer can use their existing phones and home wiring and will be powered from the CO (analog will still work during power outages). Hello AOL, MSN, Yahoo, Google, Earthlink...are you listening?
