Modern Modeming (was Re: Geek-only net)

[Bryan Pope]

And thusly were the wise words spake by Jason McBrien
> 
> So, has anyone tried using a modem over VoIP? We just signed up through our
> cable company, and have unlimited long distance dialing, so I could
> theoretically dial up anywhere in the CONUS for free. I'm concerned that the
> VoIP box uses some sort of adaptive noise-sensing compression what would
> kill a modem connection. Has anyone given it a try?
> 

I have Vonage and it works _fairly_ good with a modem.  I have found 
that a higher upload speed helps a lot.  Also, (with Vonage) if you 
dial a "*99," before the number it is supposed to give you a 
higher quality line.

Cheers,

Bryan