[carlr]

Ok,now can someone tell me how to get a connection speed that is better than 19.2-21.6 Kbps.

Back to reality,glad to hear your puter is healthy again.

[dfwddr]

Go broadband.

If you already have it, try DSLreports.com, and tweak from there.

[cva66snipe]

If your phone service is through MA Bell try this. Call and ask about a second phone line for your computer. Tell them this is what the line is for meaning your personal computer. Ask the representative to have a local installer supervisor call you. If he does ask him if a SLICK System is near your home. If so explain to him that you wish to either add another line or run your existing line through that system.

What this does is puts your phone line digital from the phone companies central office to the cabinet near your home where that system is located.

I live about 8 miles from my phone company but the SLICK is right up the road. I get a consistent 48-49K connect speed on dial-up verified through several checks. My dad who lives down the road from me is not on that system and gets 22K tops. His phone line goes straight from his house to the central office.

Another good possibility is you may have line noise on your phone. Pick up your phone and dial a couple of digits. Listen for any popping noise or a hum in the line. If you hear it then that can drastically cut down your connect speed as well. That is likely a phone company issue.

[JLO]

Ok,now can someone tell me how to get a connection speed that is better than 19.2-21.6 Kbps.

You might want to check out this satellite service. I've had it about a week now and so far, so good. They say it's available everywhere in the 48 contig. states.

$299 complete install + $49 per month was my dealer's price.

http://www.wildblue.com/getWildblue/availability.jsp

[ADemocratNoMore]

> Ok,now can someone tell me how to get a connection speed that is better than 19.2-21.6 Kbps.

Many years ago, before cable or dsl were available here, I has DirecPC satellite service. Not bad, given the alternative. Good download bitrates, uploading limited to what your modem could handle, although now you can upload to the sat at high bitrates if you want to pay extra.

Its pricey, but, IMHO, once you've made the jump to any kind of broadband you'll never want to go back to dial-up.

Good luck.