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nent, users do not have to manually make a connection to the Internet every time they want
to check for e-mail or stock quotes. AO/DI is also appealing to service providers because it
reduces the number of B channels they have to nail up.
In short, AO/DI represents a technology that satisfies users and providers. Users, at
best, get free service, and at worst, reduce the cost of their service. Telcos, on the other
hand, still get to provide the service, but their switches become less saturated because the
amount of B channel transmissions is reduced. AO/DI is a win-win solution for everyone. ...