Backbone – The main support for the Internet.
Are you getting tired of having a very slow connection when you use your regular dial-up access and want to switch and subscribe to a broadband Internet service provider but you do not have enough money to pay for it? Impossible you may say but think again. High-Speed Dial-up Access is the solution to your problem with the utilization of V.92 technology as its backbone.
Now what is V.92 technology and how does it really work? V.92 was introduced as a new specification for dial-up users by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and is actually an enhancement to the regular v.90 modem, which is commonly used and sold in the market. Not only that it offers a lot of improvements that makes it more convenient to use, but V.92 technology also has superior performance and acts as a backbone service as if you are connected to broadband at a cheaper price. All you have to do is purchase a V.92 modem and you are all set.
There are three new features that were integrated to V.92 modems. These are Quick Connect, Modem-On-Hold (MOH) and PCM Upstream. Here is a brief description of each feature and how does it impact your online experience.
1.Quick Connect – this Quick Connect feature stores the phone line characteristics of a successful connection and remembers it for later use. This could be after an abnormal disconnect or make another attempt to connect to the Internet. The secret is that this feature eliminates the “handshake" stage, most common to dial-up users as the “screeching" sound produced by the modem before getting online. This saves about 25 to 27 seconds of your dialing time.
2.Modem-On Hold (MOH) – One of the cons of dial-up connection is that once online, you may not be able to receive incoming phone calls, unless you are subscribed to a call alert service. Not an option for individuals on tight budget. With the Modem-On-Hold feature, it eliminates the inconvenience of missing a very important phone call while accessing the Internet. To make it work though, the Call Waiting service should be activated on the phone line. Contacting your local phone company can do this.
3.PCM Upstream – Fond of taking pictures using a digital camera? Share these pictures by sending it as a file attachment through email. Regular dial-up connection takes longer periods of time to upload files, with the possibility of abnormal disconnections. With this added feature, a maximum upstream rate of 48 kbps is allowed to reduce upload time of large files.
There are many ISPs out there and acquiring a stable backbone is one of your best options. High cost is also a consideration. With all the great features of V.92 Technology: Quick Connect, Modem-On-Hold (MOH) and PCM Upstream, what more can budget-conscious folks ask for?