> Peter Meric wrote this...
>
>
> > I started to use the 9514- number to dial up to SoCS yesterday, and
> > have noticed that it's, on average, 500cps slower than the 330-
> > line. Is there a problem with the Telstra switches, or are the 9514
> > numbers on a different exchange? The time it takes to make a
> > connection is also longer than before, so I suppose that it's the
> > switching that's slowing things down.
>
> 9514 isnt Telstra it Optus.
>
> Matt
You may have trouble convincing the carrier (either one) to do anything
about this. Telecom (and I assume optus as well) ony guarantee their voice
grade lines to data rates up to 2400 dps. (Yes, I haven't slipped a
decimal point anywhere). Anything else is considered a bonus.
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(02) 351-6098 Usually, the best place to track one down
shopwood@nospam.staff.cs.su.oz.au is at the bottom of a glass of red.'
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