In a message dated 98-07-20 00:54:57 EDT, you write:

<< I have an Actiontec 56K X2 Modem.  I have tried numerous ISP's and I can
 only connect at 28.8.  Does anyone know how I can boost this up?  I have
...>>

If your local access to your ISP is a POTs line (plain old telephone) then it
probably is a CAT 3 or less type unsheilded twisted pair copper cable. Or if
your POP (point of presence) to your ISP has is only capable 28.8 kps then
that is your bottle neck.
No matter how fast your modem is, transmission can only be as fast as the
slowest device in the circuit. CAT 3 cable is not known for speed but it is
the most common
catagory used in telephone voice networks. It is inexpensive and can be run
for
longer distances with out much attenuation. If you want faster transmission
speeds you may want to try the teleco's ISDN network or T1 lines. It costs a
lot more though. Most cabling on or in dwellings are of the CAT 3 variety.

ISDN uses enhanced CAT 5 unsheilded twisted pair cable and is capable of
gigabit
data transfer rates (so they claim). Ask your local telco about it.

Hope that helps...................Danny Kato Jr