Re: [TCLUG:16382] USWest offers IDSL

[<andy@theasis.com>]

> > > OK, so why is this significantly better than plain 'ol ISDN?
> > 
> > 1 it's 144 instead of 128, big deal.  Two it's cheaper, at least last time I
> > checked. I'm only paying $60/month for the line and the ISP.  Granted DSL and
> > cable modem are generally cheaper, but this isn't too bad a deal.
> > -- 
> > Jon Schewe 

> Its always on, too.  No dialing up.

That seems trivial -- whether an ISDN link is up 24/7 or not depends on
hardware settings and arrangement with ISP; mine is always up. 

> Cheaper to offer from the ISP perspective.  Use the same ATM pipe as
> RADSL, no paying through the nose for PRIs.

Ahh, that is more compelling -- since ISP charges for ISDN connectivity
still seem mighty high.

Andy Scherrer

> --
> James Raney