It is my understanding that copper lines top out at about 38K, the resistance
in wire to conducting electrical current is what determines this (even the
Feds can't regulate natural physics - no matter how hard they try - they do
try to regulate advertising though, which is what keeps the modem companies
from claiming 56K without that little disclaimer - unfortunately they don't
explain the disclaimer)
- so unless you have fibre optic lines in your area that is going to be
about
the best you can do. Even if you are lucky enough to have an isp who is fibre
optic friendly - because you are running along copper from your computer thru
your home lines and thru the lines until you reach the fibre lines. It
doesn't speed back up once it reaches the fibre optic. Also connection speed
is determined by how close you are to your switching station - of course the
closer you are the better you'll grab - again resistance - blah blah blah.....
Bill
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