V.92 , V.44, and Modem On Hold Information
A CLOSER LOOK
V.92 presents key enhancements
to the V.90 56K technology, including Modem On Hold, V.44, Quick Connect,
and PCM Upstream. Each of these enhancements represents a push forward to
a more user-friendly dial-up experience.
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.
Quick Connect shortens the length of time it takes your modem to negotiate its connection to your ISP by about half.
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.
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 is important to users who send email, audio, and other applications that depend on transmitting data.
Requirement for using this new technology:
You have to have V.92/V.44 modem
Select a Joi Internet's access number that has a V.92 mark next to it.
Is your modem V.92/V.44 capable?
Possibly. V.92-capable modems have been on the market since the winter of
the year 2000, so if you have a new modem it may already have support for
V92. 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 go.
What do you 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 will resume.
If I don't have a V.92/V.44 modem, how can I purchase one, and what does
it cost?
You don't need a V.92/V.44 modem to immediately sign up for Joi Internet
service. However, without a V.92/V.44 modem, you won't be able to take
advantage of the higher Internet speed and the other features like Modem
On Hold. A V.92/V.44 modem with software can be obtained for $22 postpaid,
so you can order a new modem, then just sign up for the Joi Internet
service. If you have a Visa/Master Card, you can order it directly on-line.
To order, just
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