So many modems, so little time!

For dialup Internet access, your modem is a crucial link in connecting to the Internet, but with so many types and speeds, choosing one can be difficult. The Sympatico service can accomodate a wide variety of modems. Depending on where you live, you can connect to the Sympatico service with an analog modem at speeds of up to 56 Kbps.

This page is a resource for any questions you might have about using modems with the Sympatico service. Click below for more information about modem speed, local access numbers, higher speed access, and setting up your modem to work with the Sympatico service.

• Modem speed explained
• Speeds of local Sympatico dialup modems
• Internet access at up to 33.6, 56 Kbps and faster
• About the V.90 56 Kbps standard and the Sympatico service
• Dialing in to the Sympatico service when your computer is also connected to a Local Area Network (LAN)
• Sympatico service provider configuration information

If you want to find out more about modems, take a look at these valuable and informative Internet resources, which are not associated with the Sympatico service:

• the Modem Doctor for help with diagnosing your modem (Windows only).
• Mr. Modem can help you with getting initialization strings for your modem (PC and Macintosh).
• Curt's High Speed Modems Page
• Navas 28800-56K Modem FAQ
• Data Communications FAQ
• Usenet modem newsgroup: comp.dcom.modems

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