Why are there no external USB Voice/Fax modems available for the Mac OS anymore? Wouldn't it be great if you could open Contacts and actuate the phone line to dial a number? There HAS to be some way to do this, Mr. Apple.
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15
I feel your pain. I have a speedy 56K US Robotics Sportster and somewhat slower 2400 bps modem in the basement and I miss their warm and fuzzy sounds and blinking lights. But unfortunately our phone line has been disconnected for ten years so only either 4-5G mobile or optical fibre is possible anymore.
Thanks for your comment! I still have a VOIP line using fiber, so I can't stop searching for the right product that Sonoma would be compatible with.
I found this and it seems to be what would work, if the drivers are found for it on my Mac.
https://sgcdn.startech.com/005329/media/sets/USB56KEMH2_Manual/USB56KEMH2_QSG.pdf
FXDLRIDERNY wrote:
Why are there no external USB Voice/Fax modems available for the Mac OS anymore?
My guess is there's very little interest in it.
I've got an old Apple manufactured USB to modem dongle in my drawer. And a USB to Ethernet one. Simpler times.
External 56K Dial Up Modem Availability for OS X
