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[Adel151]

is there any FREE way to speed up my 56k modem.i dont want to hear anything about gettin dsl or cable just some tips and tricks.anyways dsl is still not available here why i dont know.

 

sorry please move my post

Edited November 16, 2005 by Adel151

[Shibathedog]

DAP (download accelerator plus) helps a little

[Weirdy]

no, nothing can really speed up 56k

 

even 56k dialup services that say they are high-speed is a lie. What they actually do is have you use their browswer which contains algorithms to compress web pages to smaller sizes so they don't load up as long. I think all they really do is remove the comments and white spaces on scripts and html files.

Edited November 16, 2005 by Weirdy

[Adel151]

i mean i can complain to much but my download speeds are ridiculous the best i get is 3k a second

[Agozer]

My old 33.6 modem could get 3.7kB/s at best.

[Inky]

i mean i can complain to much but my download speeds are ridiculous the best i get is 3k a second

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thats about normal

Edited November 16, 2005 by garageink

[Adel151]

i guess it hopeless eventually i'll get cable but its a little expensive

[Weirdy]

don't worry; once the speed of the average broadband connection goes up + get's cheaper, 56k modems will be useless.

 

For ex, Verizon released a service in a few states that was $30 or so a month for a 25mb down/12mb up (or so, I forgot) connection.

 

btw...they aimed to target users in their own homes

[wacko_jacko]

I get around 6k a second for most downloads. I can also play Half-life 2 on local servers with around 190 ping which is pretty good for dial up.

Tips: When ever possible, find a local mirror for your downloads. Also if your connecting at anything less then 40kbps, complain to your phone company and tell them to fix it.

[Nusumenai]

i guess it hopeless eventually i'll get cable but its a little expensive

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SBC Yahoo DSL is cheap. $14 a month for a pretty fast connection.

[Weirdy]

i guess it hopeless eventually i'll get cable but its a little expensive

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SBC Yahoo DSL is cheap. $14 a month for a pretty fast connection.

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shiit, that's less than Gay Oh Hell

 

but then again, not everyone lives in the u.s ' so it's not fair to suggest an ISP available to us only

Edited November 17, 2005 by Weirdy

[Dooz]

I use AOL.

 

I'm so ashamed.

[suvo]

i mean i can complain to much but my download speeds are ridiculous the best i get is 3k a second

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It sucks man, Cant you even get isdn? any I think its called that. 128kps.

I used to have 56k a few years ago. Once you get cable The internet is yours. If you get what I mean. There must be another option then 56k in your area? Maybe ask your phone provider (mine is telstra) Anyway... I cant suggest anything else.

[Adel151]

i'll check around see if theres any alternatives for me.like a snails pace

[Weirdy]

if you are paying AOL's monthly fee and you live in the U.S, you really can get a broadband connection at a cheaper price

 

plus AOL is extremely bulky. Don't even recommend it unless you know how to make it run only the dialer w/out all the bulk; but either way, it's a ripoff