New Modem Protocol- V-92

[Richard_Cranium72]

Is there more than hype to the V-92 ?
Does it offer more download speed as well as increased upload ?


CNET News.com

"Modem maker hears V.92's call to action

By Richard Shim
Special to CNET News.com

February 22, 2001, 8:15 a.m. PT

The PC modem is far from dead, thanks to a new dial-up standard that promises increased speed and other features that partially narrow the performance gap with broadband services.

U.S. Robotics announced Wednesday that it has completed testing of modems based on the new V.92 standard, ratified late last year by the International Telecommunication Union. "


http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1006-201-4915760-0.html?tag=tp_pr

http://www.zoom.com/news/v92.shtml


http://google.yahoo.com/bin/query?p=V.92&hc=0&hs=0

[voogru]

EVERYBODY HIDE!!! j/k http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/wink.gif

cool, I heard it will only increase the time it takes to log-on and increase stability. AND NOT INCREASE SPEED http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/frown.gif but i may be on the wrong page.(meaning i dont know what im talking bout...)

[drizzle]

I read some time ago that it was only going to increase upload speed...

[Roy]

Here are the highlights (from Zoom Telephonics) ~

Browse the web at higher speed using V.44, the new standard in compression.

Faster Web Downloads: Great for downloading music, video and more.

No more long waits to connect with V.92 QuickConnect.

Modem-on-Hold: Receive a voice call without losing your internet connection.

Cisco Systems Supports New V.92 and V.44 Modem Standards on Its Award-Winning Remote Access Platforms.

Here's more. (http://www.zoom.com/v92/v92_questions.html)

I'm waiting for word from Zoom about flashing my V.90 to the new standards.