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From: wrs@mcshh.hanse.de (Wolfgang R. Schulz)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems,soc.culture.german
Subject: Re: connecting a modem in Germany
Keywords: modem Germany Telekom
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Date: 13 Jun 91 11:34:23 GMT
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hirst@imsl.UUCP (Richard Hirst) writes:

>Does anybody know if Deutsche Telekom will allow you to use your own modem to connect to the public
>telephone network?  (I tried calling them, but they never answer.)  What modems/protocols are available?
>Please e-mail any help to uunet!imsl!hirst.  Thanks in advance.
>			    Richard Hirst
You may connect your own modem to the german telecom network
a s  l o n g
as it is FTZ or FZZ approved (and carries that mark on it)  a n d 
your place is equipped with the new TAE outlet - officially installed
by Telecom. Only in that case may you connect FZZ approved equipment
yourself. Otherwise: no,no,no.
And otherwise: those who ask a lot, get many answers...
The allowed protocols and speeds etc. depend on the legal modem
you are using. If you bring your Taiwan $68 self imported, as 80%
of all netters do, who cares whether you whistle in C-major or
D-minor...
If you want to use Telekom's packet switching device - that's something
different. They are only accessable in larger cities at 300, 1200,
2400 and the odd 1200/75 baud rate, no MNP.
BTW: even acoustic couplers (yes, they are still around) must be
FTZ or FZZ approved. Hm.
Wolfgang.
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