Is ISDN used anymore?

Ricochet J · 12 Nov 2006 at 23:38

I was told the maximum ISDN could do was 128 downstream. If thats the case, why pay for ISDN when you could pay for BB?
This is referring to home users and businesses

Sone · 12 Nov 2006 at 23:40

we use it as a backup, 128kbit is better than nothing. Can't remeber the last time it kicked in though.

(but we have 2 SDSL lines and a few old ADSL connections before it is needed, the SDSL is more reliable than the leased line it replaced (how many jcb's cut fibre cable :rolleyes:

))

Also remember there are still places that can't get BB .

FordPrefect · 12 Nov 2006 at 23:45

You may alo choose to use ISDN if you want direct access into a network, sometimes VPN is not an option, as you want a dedicated (albeit slow) link.

pumpman · 12 Nov 2006 at 23:53

i was on isdn up to a year ago because i couldnt get bb , then they upgraded my exchange , dam site better than the 28k i used to get on my dial up anyway

Caged · 13 Nov 2006 at 00:04

As above, ISDN is a dedicated point-to point link, and it's not just used for internet access. With the right codecs you can pump decent quality stereo audio over it.

Phemo · 13 Nov 2006 at 00:10

It's also used a lot for phone systems.

slipd · 13 Nov 2006 at 00:20

Who still offers ISDN?

Any major players still out there

I have to do an assignment on ISDN vs. ADSL over the next couple of weeks :rolleyes:

Any links going?

SW.

tolien · 16 Nov 2006 at 21:09

Related note, but anyone on Home or Business Highway can expect to be losing their connection soon. ADSLguide news post.