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Re:Why 56k Modems Relied on Digital Phone Lines You Didn't K... by actionfromafar on Friday March 07, 2025 @03:57AM (#43288442)
IIRC it was the only way to support 56k.
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Re:Why 56k Modems Relied on Digital Phone Lines You Didn't K... by icedchai on Friday March 07, 2025 @11:48AM (#43291715)
Yes! The ISP side needed to be digital to get a 56K connection.
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