Re: FN-FORUM: BT Broadband Voice service

date posted 20th January 2004 11:58

> It isn't VoIP, they use POTs boxes at each end to split the signal
> (one low band for voice and the rest for DSL). This was done for ages
> for xDSL links and is very popular approach throughout europe. However
> I don't know other companies which use it in UK.

Hiya
If you read the blurb, it will work over any broadband connection
(cable,leased line, wifi, etc), as long as it has an ethernet+ip
interface.Nothing to do with frequency splitting (which is what happens with
xDSL anyway letting us share voice + dsl on the same line).

What interests me about the Broadband Voice service is the possibility to
'unplug' my line, and plug it into someone elses broadband (uk, or
overseas)and still have my local uk number. (great for travelling abroad if
you can get broadband where you're going!)

Rob (Lurker Extraordinare!)