Drizzle 56K - v.90 and K56Flex

Reality Check: The first thing you need to know about 56K modems is that you will never see a 56K connection. 56K modems can deliver download speeds up to 56,000 bytes per second, but only under "laboratory" conditions. The reality of consumer telephone service in Seattle is far from "laboratory" conditions. "56K" is a name for marketing purposes only. If I were naming these modems, I would call them "40-something" modems, because you will probably see download rates between 40K and 50K, at best. Also, your ability to achieve faster downloads with a 56K modem is largely dependent on the telephone wiring to and in your home. Unfortunately, it's difficult to predict whether or not 56K modems will work for you until you get a modem and try it out. More on this later...

The Good News: Regardless of the numbers, these modems will serve up web sites and download files noticeably faster than you are able to now with 33.6, 28.8 or 14.4 modems. If it works for you, it's going to be worth it.

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