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I don't have broadband available in my area. What can I do to speed up my connection/downloads. I currently have a basic 56k modem with an Athlon 1.4 processor.

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by thechas

If you have no broadband options, I assume you mean wired options.

You can check into DirectPC for satallite Broadband service.

Another alternative would be IDSN (from the local phone company) Monthly cost is high, and you would need to pay tohave the line run.

The only proacticle alternative is a dual-modem setup.
You will need 2 phone lines, and your ISP has to allow for you to dial in on 2 lines at once.

Then, make sure that you have the latest version of Dial Up Networking from Microsoft. I have read that it supports dual modems.

Some of the dual modem software allows 1 modem to disconnect and let incomming phone calls through.

Chas

by thechas

If you have no broadband options, I assume you mean wired options.

You can check into DirectPC for satallite Broadband service.

Another alternative would be IDSN (from the local phone company) Monthly cost is high, and you would need to pay tohave the line run.

The only proacticle alternative is a dual-modem setup.
You will need 2 phone lines, and your ISP has to allow for you to dial in on 2 lines at once.

Then, make sure that you have the latest version of Dial Up Networking from Microsoft. I have read that it supports dual modems.

Some of the dual modem software allows 1 modem to disconnect and let incomming phone calls through.

Chas

by thechas

If you have no broadband options, I assume you mean wired options.

You can check into DirectPC for satallite Broadband service.

Another alternative would be IDSN (from the local phone company) Monthly cost is high, and you would need to pay tohave the line run.

The only proacticle alternative is a dual-modem setup.
You will need 2 phone lines, and your ISP has to allow for you to dial in on 2 lines at once.

Then, make sure that you have the latest version of Dial Up Networking from Microsoft. I have read that it supports dual modems.

Some of the dual modem software allows 1 modem to disconnect and let incomming phone calls through.

Chas

by thechas

If you have no broadband options, I assume you mean wired options.

You can check into DirectPC for satallite Broadband service.

Another alternative would be IDSN (from the local phone company) Monthly cost is high, and you would need to pay tohave the line run.

The only proacticle alternative is a dual-modem setup.
You will need 2 phone lines, and your ISP has to allow for you to dial in on 2 lines at once.

Then, make sure that you have the latest version of Dial Up Networking from Microsoft. I have read that it supports dual modems.

Some of the dual modem software allows 1 modem to disconnect and let incomming phone calls through.

Chas

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