There is no efforts being made to fix modem farms and more. The story here is grim and more grim. Yes I know many have dialup but the problems are going to get worse.
Bob
I have been getting extremely slow connection speeds for quite awhile on my G-5 IMac, when I used to have a nice, fast dial-up connection - now, I get frequent disconnects, and have to slow my modem down to the 33K speed to keep a more solid connection. When I use CNet's bandwith meter tester, I often find it connecting at 6.1, or 6.3 - extremely, agonizingly slow. I tried replacing the external USB modem that Apple uses, no difference.
I have had Cox cable out, they claim it is the ISP, the ISP says there is no problem. I am with fastermac.com, which is owned by Other World Communications.
I feel Cox cable is trying to force me into their high speed internet, as they state that "dial-up is almost dead" - which I don't buy.
Any thoughts?
Dennis in San Diego, California area.

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