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ISDN isn't outdated, it was just never really used in Australia. Telecom / Telstra just priced it so high that only businesses would get it - and only then for a leased line.Quote:
Originally Posted by downundersteve
In some countries in Europe it's quite common to have ISDN to every home:o
Sorry - just adding in some useless trivia :D
a "little" knowledge is a dangerous thing......
isdn outdated..... chuckle.....
next one down the tube, now let me see......
OK maybe I stand corrected regarding ISDN?
But maybe not....
Be honest when was the last time you had an ISDN line installed or even knew someone that installed an ISDN line?!? and a PC comms technology that's been around since the 80's, well if that's not outdated what is?
Yes ISDN has always been over priced here and in Europe/UK but sometimes a connection that's twice as fast as dial up maybe worth paying the premium if that's all you can get.
Either way ISDN will reside in the technological history book like betamax and super8 video. :p
But you are correct ..... a "little" knowledge is a dangerous thing......
just wondering if satellite Broadband gets bounced like PayTV does,,,
I think this may be a dumb question--
but :p
I would love ISDN but telstra wont even give us that. Bastards. Meanwhile i am puting up with 2kbs download speeds. :mad: :twisted:Quote:
Originally Posted by downundersteve
I've got Telstra, what a pack of useless bastards. I had Optus prior, much better and faster and it was 256K speed compared to 128K that Telstra have, a whole $10 saving.
Now this 'ere site take twice as long now :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: Telstra, need shootin I reckon :rocket: :rocket: :rocket:
Trav
Know the feeling ace,little box at corner of screen tells me 28800bps,when its awake,bloody onboard modem keeps going to sleep,can click on a page ,then go and put kettle on,wait for it to boil, make the cuppa,then drink it then return to puta and the page is just finishing loading,just wish they would put a bigger hamster down at the exchange,or a bigger running wheel for the current one:D :D :D :D :twisted:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ace
i believe i organised 23 last week, and 18 the week before if i am not mistaken.... is the only faster than 56kbps option for many in fringe areas, like around this part of the world.... adsl is a luxury in some areas....Quote:
Originally Posted by downundersteve
OK mate I don't mind eating humble pie now and again :D:D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by incisor
maybe they should be looking at satellite though? it's much better than ISDN, IMO
I Don't know how much ISDN is. I think I used to pay around $50 a month for satellite. I was quite happy with it.
Just wondering if satellite Broadband gets bounced like PayTV does,,,
Pedro: what is bounced ????
I've got Optusnet cable and I'm on their Unlimited Plan (really, it is limited - 12Gb/month peak period plus 24Gb/month off peak which is a bit of overkill but their next plan down is only 1Gb per month. OK, this isn't really limited, if I go over then it drops back to 56kb/s
I've also got their $4.95 (inc GST) per month unlimited download dial-up for use at work or on holidays.
We have three users at home all connected simultaneously through a wireless router.
Ron