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Yes, but it could be very subtle and low bandwidth at first, and once both sides were convinced the other was a machine switch to a full speed screeching 56k mo
by tlrobinson 8y ago
Yes, but it could be very subtle and low bandwidth at first, and once both sides were convinced the other was a machine switch to a full speed screeching 56k modem [1].
Or just communicate "hey actually connect to this HTTP/XMPP/whatever address on the internet and we'll continue this from there"
1. Probably a bit slower, I've heard modern VoIP lines don't work well with traditional modems?
- estel 8y agoThe whole context of Google introducing this functionality was for the 60% of businesses that don't yet have an online presence at all.
- tlrobinson 8y agoSure, but they should consider the future. That number will only get smaller, especially if Duplex or other services say "we'll handle all your phone and online bookings for you for $SMALL_FEE, and still forward other inquiries to your phone as before".
- Piskvorrr 8y ago[smallprint]...and we'll abruptly shut it down in 18 months.[/smallprint]
- tabs_masterrace 8y agoDamn that sounds even more dystopian, can you imaging it "Hello how can I help you? - Hi, beep, I like to reserve a table? - Ok, beep, beep, on second - Mhm-mm beep, beep, sceech, 011000101010...."
- marpstar 8y agoThis is basically what 56k modems do, isn't it?
- andrepd 8y agoIndeed it is! https://www.windytan.com/2012/11/the-sound-of-dialup-pictured.html?m=1 https://www.windytan.com/2012/11/the-sound-of-dialup-picture...
- positr0n 8y agoGreat comic on this: https://www.smbc-comics.com/?id=3576 https://www.smbc-comics.com/?id=3576