16 Feb 1998 | Print  |

ITU Delivers 56K Modem Accord

by Jeff Carlson

ITU Delivers 56K Modem Accord -- After months of watching manufacturers fight for dominance in the 56K modem arena, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has established a standard for 56K modem technologies. (See "Speed Jockeys on the Internet: Flying at 56K" in NetBITS-008 for a discussion of how 56K modems work.) Designated V.90, the standard incorporates aspects of the two principal 56K technologies (K56Flex and X2), and will hopefully reduce confusion surrounding 56K technology. Most major modem manufacturers will offer V.90 upgrades for current 56K modems; check out the 56K.com Web site for specific information.

<http://www.itu.ch/newsroom/press/releases/1998/ 98-04.html>
<http://db.netbits.net/article/04451>
<http://www.56k.com/>

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