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From: sie6@quads.uchicago.edu (scott alexander siege)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.comm
Subject: 2400 Baud V.42bis modem
Message-ID: <1991Feb28.005456.25118@midway.uchicago.edu>
Date: 28 Feb 91 00:54:56 GMT
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I am planning to buy a 2400 baud modem. I have seen a review of several modems 
in MacUser. The Zoom 2400 baud V.42bis modem seems to be the very best value.
The V.42 modems were the absolutely fastest modems when connected to another
V.42 modem. However, all of this MNP and V.42 stuff is useless unless the other
end support this stuff. So, this is my question: How many services support 
these protocols? Does compuserve support them? Does it cost extra? How about 
the dial-in lines at Universities etc. (Like the U. of Chicago.)?

Is it just wasting money to buy a $179 V.42 modem when a $99 2400 baud modem is
available?  (Please don't suggest I buy a 9600 baud modem unless you know of
one in the same price range.)

Thanks,     Scott