Meaning – The term integrated services digital network, or ISDN, refers to an end-to-end telecommunication network that supports multiple services including, but not limited to, voice and data. ISDNs are used in public and private network architectures.
These digital lines could be copper lines. It was designed to move outdated landline technology to digital.
ISDN connections have a reputation for providing better speeds and higher quality than traditional connections. Faster speeds and better connections allow data transmissions to travel more reliably.
The modern upgrade to an ISDN would be a cloud phone system or SIP Trunking—they use the internet for phone service.
People still use ISDN for internet access in areas where broadband internet isn’t an option. For the most part, ISDN for internet access is being phased out.
Example of usage – “The cost of ISDN is much higher than some traditional broadband options. This forced people to search for alternatives. One popular alternative is VoIP.”
