Re: modem not working fast

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"Atlanta Falcons" <AtlantaFalcons@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:7414A9AE-7A04-4220-B002-64D96817AB76@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I have a 56k dial up modem and in my old house it has been working fine but
ever since i moved its been working half the speed as it used to. Before it
always used to connect 40,000 - 56,000bps but now it always connects from
20,000 - 26,600 bps. Does anyone know how to fix this?


Phone line quality sucks where you are now. The telephone company only guarantees *voice* quality for the contracted voice service which is far below what you need for analog data transmission. Also, you might be going through other non-telco equipment, especially in a multihousing structure, like an apartment building; for example, maybe the front lobby entry system isn't an intercom but rings your phone when someone pushes a call button (and this not only degrade quality but also interrupt your ISP connection).

You either get stuck with the crappy line quality or you need to go to DSL for ensured data-quality service (which means they will have to test the line or make changes to provide that level of service). Or go with cable broadband if in your area.

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