My modem is a 56K, but I can connect to the Internet only at slower speed.
The current copper wired telephone lines are limited only to about 53K. If you are connected only to 33.6 or 28.8K, check the following first:

* Is your modem compatible with the modem used at your ISP?
* Is your modem set up to run at full speed?
* What's the maximum speed your ISP allows?
* How far away are you from your ISP?
* Some modems need special initiation strings to get full speed.
* Some conditions are out of your control, such as weather and conditions of the telephone lines in your community.
* Problems may occur when you are dialing through a phone system such as one in a hotel.

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