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GSI has recently installed 56k V.92 equipment to bring our dial-up services into the new era of Internet Access. Anyone currently using a V.92 modem in these areas can now take advantage of its exciting features.

V.92 FAQ

What is V.92? | What is Quick Connect? | What is PCM? | What is Modem-on-Hold? | V.90 access
 

• Why do I need or want V.92?
  Although broadband technologies (DSL and Cable) are all the rage right now, in reality, most people around the world only have access to analog phone lines. Dial-up modems will remain the primary means to get on the Internet for several years, so it is important to improve the user experience on this technology.
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What will Quick Connect do for me?
Very simply, Quick Connect will shorten the time it takes to make a connection by remembering ("training") the phone line characteristics and storing them for later usage. Typically, the modem handshake (all that noise you hear) takes from 25 to 27 seconds. Surveys indicate that people are quite irritated at this length of time. Quick Connect will cut the modem handshake time in half for most calls, a significant improvement.
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What is PCM Upstream and what will it do for me?
PCM Upstream boosts the upstream data rates between the user and ISP to reduce upload times for large files and email attachments. V.90 modem do not allow a high upload speed, however V.92 modems offer a maximum of 48 Kbps upstream. PCM Upstream will work particularly well with new equipment such as Internet-connected digital cameras, which primarily upload rather than download information.
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What will Modem-on-Hold do for me?
Many households use the same phone line for both voice calls and data (Internet), so when the user is browsing the Internet, an incoming call cannot get through. Modem-on-Hold allows you to receive an incoming call and stay connected to the Internet. It also works in reverse; you can initiate a voice call while connected and keep the modem connection. For MOH functionality, the user must have Call Waiting service from their telephone company.

• How much time will I have if I choose to take an incoming call?
  The "hold" time is defined by your ISP. The V.92 specification allows for hold times to be anywhere from 10 seconds to infinite. Please note that GSI is currently 10-15 minutes for modem-on-hold.
• Do I have to redial to get back to the Internet?
  No. When you hang up the phone you can resume browsing.
• Where can I get a MOH software application?
  We expect that most modem manufacturers will supply a Modem-on-Hold applet with the modem driver. Check with your modem manufacturer for details.
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Will my V.90 modem stop working now?
No. GSI will continue to have access numbers for V.90 modems. However, to take advantage of the V.92 features you must be using a V.92 modem. These modems are available at your local electronics or computer store.

• Will my V.92 modem work on V.90 access numbers?
  You will be able to connect to V.90 access numbers using your V.92 modem. However, we recommend that customers with V.92 modems dial our V.92 access numbers so they may take advantage of the special features only available with V.92 technology. In turn, we suggest that customers using V.90 modems do not switch to our v.92 access numbers.
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