[comp.dcom.modems] connecting a modem in Australia

peter@ficc.ferranti.com (Peter da Silva) (06/15/91)

I want to buy my brother a 2400 baud modem as a present, so he can call
my BBS system (using a UUCP program such as FSUUCP) instead of sending me
faxes. It would be a major improvement in convenience, cost, and so on.

Problem is, he lives in Australia. I have no idea what wiring, signalling,
and so on they use down under. I know computer equipment costs a bomb down
there, so I'd rather get him something in the US, but that's probably not
going to be cool with Telecom Australia.

So, what do I do? Suggestions?

Also, are there any public access UNIX systems down there like the one I
run up here? What's the scoop?
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