In a message dated 07/11/96 01:42:17, you write:
>In this case, it was beneficial to sign up for access through a commercial
>internet provider. Access now is routinely 22000 - 24000 bits per second.
>Well worth the proce. However, if your internet provider cannot provide true
>access at the rated modem speed, i.e., if your provider does not have enough
>bandwidth to the internet, then there is no advantage to buy a faster modem
>or pay for faster access which you cannot use.
>
>
>Dean Huffman
I use AOL with a local phone number. It reports connection at 38,000 bps most
times. The main stumbling block appears to be the speed of the net in the
USA. Europe seems faster. Different times of day and days of the week seem to
make some difference, but I hav'nt really soptted any particular pattern.
Trefor Roscoe Email; [log in to unmask]
Beighton Health Centre Tel 0114 - 269 5061
Queens Road, Beighon Fax 0114 - 269 7186
Sheffield S19 6BJ
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