Since the day AT&T bought Bell South, my phone line will not stay connected. I bet I've had to dial back up at least 35-40 already today. At this rate, I'll never fold another unit.
It doesn't need to be online all the time while folding, just to upload a finished job and download a new one. I guess this would take a varying amount of time depending on the size of the WU, but I think the largest WU downloads are only 5 MB, most much less. Looks like one I just finished was 1.2 MB?
You do know that your computer will fold away without being connected to the Internet? All you need is a connection to send in the completed work unit and to get a new folding unit.