Geoport
A serial port for Apple computers that provides an interface between a telephone line and the computer. The GeoPort Telecom Adapter Kit announced in late 1996 supports modem speeds of up to 28.8 Kbps and provides enhanced fax and telephone services when used with the Apple Telecom 3.0 suite of communications applications.
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