Gci Fastphone [top] (PC)
| Feature | GCI FastPhone | Legacy Copper (ACS) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Fails after UPS dies (2-4 hrs) | Works (line-powered) | | HD Voice | Yes | No | | Cost | ~$25–45/month (bundled) | ~$60–80/month + fees | | Fax Support | Requires T.38 (not guaranteed) | Reliable | | Installation | Self-install or truck roll | Truck roll required |
| Component | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | | SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) over DOCSIS 3.1 / Fiber | | Hardware | eMTA (Embedded Multimedia Terminal Adapter) – e.g., Arris / Technicolor modems | | Codec | G.711 (u-law) – uncompressed for high voice clarity; G.722 (HD Voice) available on newer hardware | | Power Requirement | Critical: Requires UPS backup (GCI does not provide copper line power). | gci fastphone
[Current Date] Prepared For: Internal Review / Deployment Team Subject: Analysis of GCI’s VoIP Service (FastPhone) | Feature | GCI FastPhone | Legacy Copper
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