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> 
> 
> I can verify that the Pipelines do have this ability however make sure
> that the other end is using ascend hardware -- otherwise things like STAC
> compression etc. won't work.
> 
My ISP actually uses standalone P50's for supplying ISDN to their customers, 
so this is not a problem.  I will be buying one from them for $550US, and they 
will have one at their end.  I have also been talking to them about possibly 
helping them upgrade their system to use a Ascend 1800 or 4???, with a PRI 
coming in (they currently order a BRI for a new customer).  I figured that 
based on the number of lines they currently support and the cost of a 
PRI ($425US), they could break even fairly quickly.

	brian