Dale,
Another point- I assume that you are trying to connect to a US Robotics x2 type
modem at your ISP.  Some ISPs use some 56k modems and some slower models.  If
all of the 56k modems are in use when you try to connect, you get a slower
modem.  Ask them if all of their modems are USR x2-56K modems.  And of course
you know that Flex-56k modems are not compatible.  If they have a mix of modems,
try connecting at an off hour, like 2-3am.  If you connect at 56K, then it may
be a good reason to change ISP.

Jerry Rasmussen
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Dale T. Bryant wrote:

> I called the line test and received the following message:  "You are
> currently connected at 56K.  No further testing is required."  I get this
> message yet can't seem to get a really decent connection to the internet.
> Go figure!
>
> Thanks for the suggestion.
>
> Dale Bryant
>
> > US Robotics has a number that you can dial to see if your local

> > telephone loop

> > service can support X2 specs for 56K (the Maximum FCC allowable
> > speed is really
> > 53K).  The number is 888-887-9248.  Additional info can be found at
> > http://x2.usr.com/connectnow/linetest.htm .
> > Jerry Rasmussen