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[TJ]

I will be returning to Australia next year and will be getting a phone connected plus an internet connection. I will be living in a rural area - ADSL and ISDN are both available but I can't get a good explanation of which would be best for me.

I'm a light to moderate internet user - mostly emails and some down loading but I'm not into games.

The phone must always be available even when the computer is connected to the internet

I would appreciate any comments which will help me make a decision.

Thanks

[Demophobe]

Assuming both ISDN and ADSL are available in your area, the choice depends on a number of factors:

* If you frequently use two or more telephone lines for voice connections, ISDN may be attractive to you. This is especially true if you typically connect to the Internet several times a day but for only an hour or two. An ISDN BRI line supports not only 128 kbps Internet access but also two telephone connections (voice) and a fax connection.
* If a high-speed and/or a dedicated 24 x 7 Internet connection is what you are looking for, then ADSL is probably the right solution.
* If you need the option of high-speed direct-connect to remote networks other than the Internet, e.g., to a company intranet or for videoconferencing, then ISDN is a good choice.



This is a copy/paste from the first google hit using the terms "adsl vs. isdn".

This might tickle your fancy:

Inspired Networking
karl at inspired.net.au

http://www.inspired.net.au/

Ph: 1300 30 1222 (customer priority line only)
Ph: 02 6262 6962 (anyone else)
Fx: 02 6230 1223 (everyone!)

PO Box 132, Braddon ACT 2612
3/54 Northbourne Av, Canberra City
National Service.

http://www.biztechonline.com/DSL_ISDN.htm

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=109198&p=2

http://pamir.k2.net/eng/adsl.htm

Not knocking your search skills, but mate....

[TJ]

Demophobe .......... many thanks for your help. I looked at those sites and now have a much better understanding of the options. I will go for ADSL when I move back to Aus next year.

As for my search skills, well, I'm not technologically illiterate but I have a lot to learn. I guess I'm at the stage where I know just enough to get myself into trouble.

Once again, thanks.