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MMatt
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I'm looking into other broadband options, as Sprint has now decided that I am not an ideal mobile broadband user.
Right now, there are 3 options available to me (as I know). The first is satellite, which I'd rather not get into, in part because of FAP threats, and also due to ping times. The second is wireless, which is iffy in my area (it would mandate the installation of a 50+ ft tower, at $1700+). Finally, we come to ISDN. Basically, I'm hoping to get information to make a better decision.
I have local phone service through AT&T, in the 979-279-xxxx area.
1. I think I've heard mention that not all calls within an area code are considered local for an ISDN line, specifically when it goes from one carrier to another. Can someone verify that? Is there any simple way to determine what would be considered local?
2. From what I understand of the process, to get everything running, I would need: 1. AT&T to come out and install the line + 140$ jack, 2. A terminal adapter to replicate a modem. 3. an ISP with some form of special support for (banding?) of the 2 B channels. Is that about it?
2a. Whats involved in getting everything to work? (where everything=internet access) Is it a relatively simple process, or will I end up pulling hair out for days on end?
3. Any specific ISP recommendations given 979-279-xxxx? I've heard Localnet mentioned several times, though they don't have anything specific to 279 (thus the first question).
4. Overall, is there anything I should know about? be aware of? Gotcha's which I will be kicking myself over in many weeks to come?
5. IDSL. From what I've heard of it, it involves (bonding) the 2B channels and the D channel, and something about bypassing (voice exchange) at CO. Is that mildly accurate? Is there any specific advantage to it other then the extra 14kbps, and the non-dialup nature? What's the average price for it? Is it still being offered anywhere?
That's all I have for now, Thanks for any information.
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wierdo
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| My experience with at&t (the part formerly known as Southwestern Bell, in Arkansas) regarding local calling areas is that they are the same, except when your CO does not have the necessary equipment to do ISDN and they have to provide the service from a difference CO.
In that case, you get the local calling area of that other CO.
I was able to get all the features one could get on a POTS line, including such things as extended local calling.
at&t can answer all these questions (excluding the ISP-related question).
I wonder if 1-800-SWB-ISDN still works...
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It's wierdo, not weirdo. Yes, I know that's not the 'proper' spelling of the similar english language word.  | |
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