At 23:09 -0400 13/09/2001, PCI PowerMacs wrote:
>Have you ever had a 56k connection at that location? Some locations
>cannot support 56k, they default to 33k. You might find instructions
>to test your line at <http://www.usr.com>.
yes, up until recently, i've had anywhere from 49333 to 50666 on this
very same line.
>
>Even if the line were 56k capable, enough line noise inside or
>outside your home, could limit the speed to 33k.
yeah, someone else on-list mentioned it. i haven't had enough time to
look at it yet.
>
>Does your ISP have another number you could try?
yeah, but the tech guy said it was a 33k line :(
>Could you test the
>ISP of a friend or family member with 56k success?
the phone lines are unstable in this old house i suspect.
>
>Can you hear noise on your line?
not currently, but it may be out of reach of my ears (beyond human range).
> My phone company came out to
>investigate a very slight noise on my line. If the problem's outside,
>there's no charge.
same for here (outside = no charge).
>
>I get 33k every eight to ten dial-ups, even less occasionally.
>Otherwise I get 49k or 45k. The 33k dials suggests I hit a bad line
>every now and then.
yeah, me too. usually (when it works right) i'd get a bad one at 33k,
then i'd cancel it, and connect at 49k or 50k after.
i'll have to get back to you folx about this. gimme a day or two. thanks again.
simon
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