An improved version of the V.90 modem that boosts the upstream rate from 33.6 Kbps to 48 Kbps. Introduced in 2000, V.92 reduces connection time (handshaking) by remembering the previous settings negotiated when dialing the same telephone number. It also supports call waiting by allowing the data session (Internet) to be put on hold while a voice call is taken. See modem on hold and V.90.