V.90

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V.90 is an ITU-T modem standard that enabled dial-up internet connections at speeds up to 56 kbit/s over traditional telephone lines.

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ITU-T V.90 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf ITU-T recommendation
modem standard
alsoKnownAs V.90
surface form: ITU-T V.90
appliesTo dial-up internet access
category dial-up modem technology
compatibleWith V.34
dataTransmissionType full-duplex
defines handshaking procedures between modem and access server
modulation methods for 56 kbit/s downstream
designedFor 56k modems
enables internet connectivity over voice-grade telephone lines
maximumDownstreamBitrate 56 kbit/s
maximumUpstreamBitrate 33.6 kbit/s
operatesOver PSTN voice band
predecessor V.34
publicationBody ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector NERFINISHED
purpose increase dial-up data rates beyond 33.6 kbit/s
requires analog local loop at subscriber end
digital connection at service provider end
standardizedBy ITU-T NERFINISHED
standardizes data signaling rates up to 56 kbit/s
successor V.92
supports asymmetric data transmission
usedDuring early 2000s
late 1990s
usedIn ISP access servers
consumer dial-up modems
usesMedium analog telephone line
public switched telephone network

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V.90 alsoKnownAs V.90
this entity surface form: ITU-T V.90