After reading my last post, I wondered if there was a better explanation as to why a modem wouldn't connect at a speed that manufacturers say it will. Well I found out why and I would like to share it with all of you. The following url is for CNET. They have tested some modems and the results are in. Including why you can't connect at 56K. Sit back, click in and be enlightened........<smile> Hopefully http://www.computers.com/reviews/comparative/substory/0,29,234-14-257672-667659-1,00.html?sr.co.cri.inav.crsu667659 Frank Suszka [log in to unmask]