>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
>
My connexion to Demon has taken to reporting 57,600 for the last week or so,
which is heart-warming, though I have no timings to prove it's any faster
than 28,800.
Senior Lurker
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