What is the V.92 ITU standard (with Modem on Hold and Quick Connect)?
What is V.92? V.92 is the new dial-up modem specification from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). Three new features, Quick Connect, Modem-on-Hold, and PCM Upstream, are included in the V.92 protocol. They add convenience and performance for the modem user. Why do I need or want V.92? A: Because most people around the world only have access to analog telephone lines, dial-up modems will remain the primary means to get on the Internet for several years. The V.92 protocol was created to improve user experience on this technology. What does QuickConnect do? A: QuickConnect shortens the time it takes to make a connection by remembering, or “training,” the telephone line characteristics and storing them for later usage. Typically, the modem handshake takes from 25 to 27 seconds. QuickConnect can cut the modem handshake time in half for most calls. Does QuickConnect work for me while I am traveling with my portable computer? A: Yes. Because QuickConnect “trains” the modem on t
