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Components - Modems

Modems are used for 2 main functions, Internet Access and Faxing. The latest modem standard is v.92 which offers several benefits over the older v.90 modems - if you have an ISP which supports v.92, upgrading your modem could provide real benefits to you.

Quick Connect The connection speed when you first connect can be increased by 50% or more - so you could have a connection ready to go in 10 seconds instead of 20-30! Increased Upload Speed When sending data back to the Internet, you will be able to get better "upstream" performance - the current v.90 standard had a maximum of 33.6kbps, v.92 increases this to 48kbps.

• Modem-On-Hold
  The modem-on-hold feature allows the modem to work in conjunction with call waiting provided by the phone company. The feature enables a PC user to answer a new phone call for up to 16 minutes (or for how long the Internet Service Provider permits) – without dropping the modem connection. The PC user is then able to resume surfing the Internet after they terminate the voice call.

Note: Most v.92 features require support from your Internet Service Provider for these features.

Blue Ribbon Computers has a selection of modems available, and can offer advice on the best modem for your intended use.