Discussions - comp.dcom.telecom

	Overview of L5 carrier [Telecom]
	For those who (like me) are nostalgic for the Good Old Days, here's a link to a .pdf file which gives an excellent overview of L5 carrier. [link] By Bill Horne - Jan 6 - 1 new of 1 message

Demarc/Protector question [Telecom]

There is a standard telco demarc/protector on the outside of my home, installed some time back by Qwest or US West, depending on the year. Open it up, and there is one of those modular connectors that allows easy isolation from the inside wire. The RJ11 jack is connected to the telco drop, and the modular connector that plugs into it is connected to the inside wire.... more »

By Marcus Jervis - Jan 3 - 4 new of 4 messages

	Release 4 & Release 5 [Telecom]
	Hi, I find that Release 4 and Release 5 of 3GPP support both IPHC and ROHC. But which is popular and in what combination ? In GSM and IS-95,the 0-byte header compression is used to completely eliminate the headers for a majority of the packets during normal operation and the functionalities available in 1-octet header scheme... more » By karthikbalaguru - Jan 3 - 1 new of 1 message

	Happy New Year [Telecom]
	I wish all the Digest's readers the best of the new year, and I hope you enjoy success in all areas of your life. Bill Horne Moderator By Bill Horne - Jan 1 - 1 new of 1 message

Back to the Future [Telecom]

As we all know, the FCC recently issued a Public Notice (DA 09-2517), titled "Comment Sought On Transition From Circuit-Switched Network To All Ip Network". As I said in comments I made at the time, I thought the FCC was responding to President Obama's call for new investments in our nation's infrastructure by publishing a once-over-lightly fluff piece... more »

By Telecom digest moderator - Dec 31 2009 - 1 new of 1 message

Long Distance On Same Physical Switch [Telecom]

I know this is a total newbie question, but I see many switches which have more than one area code, where those numbers are not local to each other, even though they seem to be on the same physical switch. For example switch NWORLAMODS0 in New Orleans houses the 985-801 exchange as well as 504-212, according to localcallingguide.com.... more »

By Justin Goldberg - Dec 28 2009 - 42 new of 42 messages

	Merry Christmas
	If you celebrate the holiday, I wish you a Merry Christmas. Whether or not you do, I also wish you the gifts of love and courage. Bill By Telecom digest moderator - Dec 25 2009 - 4 new of 4 messages

Senate Bill S. 2881 would add technical expertise to FCC Commissioners' offices [Telecom]

Senate Bill S. 2881 would add technical expertise to FCC Commissioners' offices A bill introduced on Monday [12/14/2009] in the U.S. Senate would potentially add one electrical engineer or computer scientist within each of the offices of the five FCC Commissioners. Introduced by Senator Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) and co-sponsored by... more »

By Neal McLain - Dec 23 2009 - 2 new of 2 messages

Upgrade from DSL to U-verse [Telecom]

I just got the word from AT&T that they would not be able to install the U-Verse on my line. This was after they took the order and told me it would work. I questioned them on it since they would still be using the last 3000 feet of cable that is a mess of bad splices and pairs. I had a pretty good idea that they would be unable to install it. I have had... more »

By Steven - Dec 18 2009 - 24 new of 24 messages

	Is there a better way to prevent spam? [NFP]
	Since my surgeries, I've been looking for ways to simplify and improve the Telecom Digest work flow, and I'd appreciate the readers' help with this question. I'd like to hear ideas as to ways we can improve the anti-spam measures here at The Digest. Sorting "ham" from spam emails on the input queues is going well:... more » By Telecom digest moderator - Dec 18 2009 - 1 new of 1 message