How Does ISDN Work?

is a digital telephone line that is primarily used forRate (BRI) or ISDN 10/20/30 Primary rate (PRI)
Business telephones.ISDN 2 which is suitable for Business that require 2 or
ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) is a systemmultiples of 2 phone lines. e.g. 2, 4, 6 or 8 phone lines.
of digital phone connections which is compatible withISDN 10 20 30 is known as a Primary Rate PRA
the existing (analog) telephone system. ISDNDigital ISDN service whereas ISDN 2 is known as a
customers can use their phones to make conventionalBasic Rate Service. A ISDN Business Phone Line is a
(analog, dialup) voice connections. In addition, ISDNdigital service that provides enhanced functionality via
customers can make high-speed digital dataDigital Transmission and can re place conventional
connections with other ISDN-capable telephoneanalogue telephone lines. It is available in configurations
customers.of 2, 10, 20 or 30 channels. ISDN 10/20/30 Business
ISDN allows data to be transmitted and receivedPhones can provide up to 30 x 64kbps channels
around the world using end-to-end digital connectivity.making it suitable for small or large applications.
With ISDN, voice and data are carried by 64KbpsA Direct In-Dial is a range of 100 numbers allocated to
bearer channels (B channels). Multiple B channels canyour ISDN service. It is sometimes referred to as 100
cooperate to provide higher data rates. Common ISDNNumber range. Direct In-Dial ranges are always in
installations can easily be configured to use two (2) Bblocks of 100 and are only available on ISDN2 and
channels, providing a true data rate of 128Kbps. In allISDN 10/20/30 services. In-dial ranges always start
ISDN installations, a data channel (D channel) handleswith 00 as the last two digits and end with 99 as the
control signalling at 16 kbps or 64 kbps, depending onlast two digits of the range. Multiple In-Dial Ranges can
the service type.be supplied on a single ISDN service on Telaustralia
Typical applications include call centres and officesTelstra and Optus services.
requiring large numbers of multiple lines or extensions.Even though you may only have 2/4/6 lines you can
ISDN provides Business Phone users with digitalhave 100 numbers and this allows you to allocate a
access to switched voice and data over a singledirect dial number for any individual or department with
integrated network connection.your company. This allows you to efficiently manage
ISDN 10/20/30 is a premium business grade serviceyour calls by directly internal and direct calls to the
for all local, national, mobile, international and specialdesired locations while retaining the ability to direct
service calls.certain advertised numbers via a receptionist or call
ISDN 10/20/30 provides : significant cost savings ascentre.
multiple services can be delivered down a singleWith a Direct In-Dial range you are also have access
copper pair of wires faster. Call dialling andto Extension Level billing which allows you to bill calls
disconnection is faster allowing for increased efficiencyout via each extension of the 100 number range.
and the indial feature allows you to direct dialTypical application for this would be serviced offices
extensions rather than go via a switchboard orwhere the calls need to be metered or call costs from
receptionist.a particular extension billed back to a customer or
ISDN comes in two basic configurations. ISDN 2 Basicdepartment.