--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "hank_mirtl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've just had an IDSN line installed by Telstra since adsl or > sattelite is not availible here. The tecki only installed the >line but ew nothing about connecting to my superdrive G4. I'm >connected but still download at slow K's.
> can anyone tell me what I've done wrong. My ISP optus tells me >that I need an ISDN account to gain the benefits of ISDN. this >was not the case when I contacted Telstra. Hi Hank, As far as connecting the ISDN TA to your Mac, I'm afraid I can't help you there. But when it comes to ISDN and ISP's, I can. What Telstra have sold you is a physical connection, and won't provide you with any information with regards to using ISDN with your specific ISP (except if it is Bigpond of course) It is not unusual for ISP's to want to put you onto a different plan if you wish to connect via ISDN to them. Usually, these plans are not as cost effective as normal dialup modem plans. If this is the case with Optus, and you find that you will be paying a lot more in ISP charges, then it may be worth shopping around. Quite a few ISP's in Perth (including Highway 1) do not differentciate between modem or ISDN calls, and no matter whether you dial up using a modem, or ISDN, the ISP cost will be the same. I hope you are aware however, that ISDN calls are time charged, and will cost you from 30c to $1.10 per hour, per channel. So, for example (assuming you have ISDN Home, NOT ISDN 2), if you were connected to an ISP at 128k for 2 hours, it will cost you a minimum of $1.20 in phone calls. So, what I'm saying, is that if you are unhappy with the price Optus want to charge you for ISDN access, then shop around. And make sure you are aware of the pricing structure of ISDN calls, as if you are not, it could turn out to be a very expensive exercise. ISDN call costs: http://www.telstra.com.au/isdn/pricing.htm If you were planning to use the ISDN as a permanent connection, then you need to have a look at a Xpress Plan: http://www.telstra.com.au/isdn/priceex.htm Regards Trevor Lee Highway 1 Internet Solutions ps. The above comments and costs are provided in good faith and were believed to be correct at the time of posting. Neither myself nor my employer take any responsibility for any errors in the above post.
