Fastest 56K modem available?

[bartthecartoon]

I only have dial-up. Its the only form of internet access available in my area. What is the best 56K modem money can buy?

 

[silentassassin]

u will almost never connect at 56K i did it for about 3 seconds and it went back down to 46k..most connect at 46k 42k or 36k...u will never get the full "potential" outta it...this is a good one..has the conexant chip set...
http://www.directron.com/fm56svv.html

anything over $25 is a fricken waste...even over $20 is a waste

 

[beardo526]

The FCC limits dialup connection speeds to 53kbps. When I was on dialup, I usually got connected at 50.6kbps or 52kbps. I'm no expert on modems, so someone else will have to help you pick out a brand/model/whatever. I don't think there's really much difference in 56k modems, but as I said, I'll let someone else handle that.

 

[silentassassin]

u r right beardo.......card really doesn't matter...only two things that matter r price and chipset....u want price to be cheap (under$20) and chipset to be conexant

 

[Shocker]

Man I feel sorry for you. I don't what I'd do without broadband. I'd move I guess.

 

[CntdwnToExtn]

just make sure it's a V90 or V92
other than that, US Robotics always made great dial up modems....my experiences anyway.

 

[beedubaya]

www.wildblue.com


Its a new satellite alternative thats cheaper and faster than DirecWay.

 

[bartthecartoon]

I only reach speeds of about 32K on my modem...which is why I want a better one.