Graham. wrote:

>
> "Michael" <kj@nvb.com> wrote in message
> news:3Rfzj.61968$os2.5833@newsfe3-win.ntli.net...
> > Folks
> >
> > I run a voip line on the end of a cable connection from Virgin, and
> > I fully understand that the system works as the cable is 'always
> > on'.
> >
> > What I don't understand is ..... others, who do not have 'always on'
> > cable, use VoIP ..... but how?
> >
> > My Mum for example, uses (as it happens) AOL for her Internet
> > -and it a dial up broadband system. How could she use VoIP - would
> > she have to leave her connection to AOL on 24/7?
> >
> > Sorry for being so thick.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> >
> > Mick
> >
> > --
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>
> I imagine the only reason that your mums ADSL is not always on
> is because she is using a USB modem powered by her computer.
>
> Strictly speaking it is not "dial-up broadband" but Windows dial-up
> networking is typically used to initiate the connection, so it may
> seem that way.
> For VoIP, and other serious internet use, you would have a router
> to connect to the Internet independent of your computer(s)

Thanks Graham

I don't actually know if she has ADSL or ISDN - but I do know she has
the BT type USB modem ...... so that would seem to be ADSL.

She uses AOL as she in her 80's and I needed her to have some sort of
'safe' experience .... dare not let her loose at her age with an
unfettered experience!

In real terms, she uses the Internet to speak to my sister on the other
side of the Atlantic (Skype) ... and to swap email's with various
family members. Everything else is a struggle ..... if it were possible
to simply plug in an ATA and a phone, I be straight onto it ....

SIMPLE would have to be the key element.

Regards

Mick

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