Differences In CharacteristicsBetween Data And Telephone (Voice) Communication (Cont.)

Data Communication Voice Communication

• Transmission has high peaks • Transmission rate relatively

Peak to average ratios as high constant

as 1,000.

• Connection may be required • Duration of connection

for 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week usually limited to

(eg., cash machine) several minutes

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