Except for a *LONG* list of problems:
1) Local CO doesn't support ISDN.
2) Your connection is via pair gain, SLC96, or other MUX tehcnology.
3) You are two far from your local C0 (something like 6.8 cable miles
is the limit).
This person's problem is most likely #2, since he mentioned cable pairs.
Usually is remote areas (like mountains), they will use somthing like a
SLC96 to get 96 POTS from two copper lines. You loose significant
(atleast to modems) bandwitdh from this, also.
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