V.92 is an ITU-T modem standard allowing near 56 Kbit/s download and 48 Kbit/s upload rates first presented in August 1999. It is intended to succeed the V.90 standards. With V.92 PCM is used for both the upstream and downstream connections, previously 56K modems only used PCM for downstream data.

New features

Quick Connect

This reduces negotiation times to around 10 seconds instead of over 20 seconds. Quick connect works by training the client modem on the first call, analog and digital characteristics are stored in a local profile and then retrieved for future connections.

"Modem on Hold" (MOH)

This allows the connection to be temporarily severed and then reconnected, reducing the possibility of dropped connections. This is particularly useful for lines that have call waiting.

PCM upstream

PCM Upstream provides a digital connection for upstream data, reducing latency and allowing for a maximum upload speed of about 48 Kbit/s.

V.44 compression

V.44 compression replaces the existing V.42bis compression standards. It generally allows for between 10 and 120% better compression. In most situations the improvement is around 25%.

External link

• V92.com

See also

• K56flex
• X2 (Chipset)