[LINK] Voice on the NBN

[Dr Bob Jansen (in Korea)]

David,

we have basically thrown away POTS and just use mobiles.

bobj

On 7/09/2016 11:33 AM, David Lochrin wrote:
> As I've remarked before, with an FTTN service it's advisable (probably 
> essential) to isolate the house POTS wiring from the cable carrying 
> the NBN VDSL2 signal.  I don't know whether this is done by NBN Co. 
> when a service is connected, but it will otherwise normally require 
> the paid services of an electrician.
>
> So what should be done regarding the household telephones, assuming 
> there's more than one?  The options seem to be:
>
> (a)  Throw away the POTS 'phones.  Buy a cordless system with the 
> required number of extensions and connect it to the modem's FXS port.  
> This was iinet's recommendation.
>
> (b)  Bring the POTS house wiring out near the modem and connect it to 
> the FXS port, making sure the REN ("ringer equivalence number") of the 
> FXS port is >= the sum of the RENs for all connected instruments.  A 
> POTS telephone normally has its REN shown on a label under the 
> instrument.
>
> (c)  Forget about handsets and use mobiles.
>
> Does this sound reasonable?  Are there any other options?
>
> Is the average non-technical user supposed to have the knowledge to 
> realise what's involved and get it organised, and then be prepared to 
> pay the extra costs?
>
> David L.
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