ISDN
ISDN, an acronym for Integrated Services Digital Network, is a digital service that not only enhances communication by phone and fax, but personal computers as well. In 1997, Telstra introduced a new
ISDN, an acronym for Integrated Services Digital Network, is a digital service that not only enhances communication by phone and fax, but personal computers as well. In 1997, Telstra introduced a new range of ISDN services collectively referred to as OnRamp.
Although ISDN works in a similar fashion to a conventional telephone line, its major attractions for telecommuters are its increased communications speed and capacity for a range of information types, including voice, data, video and images. ISDN lines can operate at speeds up to four times faster than what can be achieved using the majority of today's analog modems.
Another significant advantage with ISDN is that it eliminates the need to have separate lines for each telephone, fax and PC used in your home or business. Instead, these devices can be joined to the network using just one common connection, which means all communication is conveniently done via the same service.
For all the information you require about ISDN, including the latest costs, visit the Telstra home page (http://www.telstra.com.au) and follow the appropriate links. Alternatively, you can use Telstra's search facility (http://search.telstra.com.au/) to initiate a search using the key word ISDN. The information returned will comprehensively explain what ISDN is, its uses, the equipment, speeds and capacities, and fees and call charges.
There many other ISDN service providers that are worth investigating, including the other major Telco - Optus (http://www.optus.com.au/). The Optus Internet service has been established specifically for home users and small businesses, while the Optus Enterprise IP is a set of Internet services geared towards medium sized businesses, large corporations, and government organisations. Again, you
can use the site's search facility to find out about ISDN.
This article appeared in the April, 2000 issue of PC Authority.
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