Whats the advantage of upgrading to a 56K modem?
With a 56K modem and a compatible 56K access number, you should see consistently faster connections than with a 28.8K or 33.6K modem. Why are there two different types of 56K access numbers listed? Currently, there are two standards for 56K modems: X2 and K56Flex. These two technologies are not compatible with each other. If you have an X2 modem, it will not perform as expected on a K56Flex access number and vice versa. Analysts predict the communications industry will choose a market standard sometime in early 1998. Will I be able to connect consistently at 56K? No. A download speed of 56Kbps is possible only in perfect laboratory conditions. There are many factors that can affect connection speeds including the phone lines in your home or office, the lines leading from your building to the telephone switches, and the telephone switches themselves. In addition, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations limit current data transmission speeds to 53 Kbps. The average connection
