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To: MikeM54321 who wrote (5272)9/17/1999 12:03:00 PM
From: D. Newberry  Read Replies (2) of 12823
 
Hi Mike,

In regards to your questions on US WEST new "On Demand" DSL.

Your assumptions on the DSLAM are correct. When you make a connection to the internet, you are assigned a modem in the DSLAM in the central office. After a period of inactivity, you are disconnected so someone else may use it. The impact to the user is minimal, but you do run the risk that a modem may not be available to you during high usage times, like early evening.

The service is targeted to the casual residential user who wants high speed access, but doesn't need 24x7 access. This reduces the costs to provide the service, since less hardware is required in the central office. Subsequently, the service is provided at a very attractive price.

As for your voice calls, you have a 24x7 connection to the central office switch at all times, so your telephone operates the same whether you are connected to a modem or not.

Regards,
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