connection speed

[mindbullets]

im temporarily using 56k dial up to access the internet ,ive noticed that the connection speed only seems to be 28 k ,is there a reason its only running at half speed ,is it my phone line or is it the isp (tesco pay as u go).any advice much appreciated.

[Kev_UK]

You can phone BT (If they are your telephone service provider) and ask them to turn the gain up on your line. Give them several excuses though.. poor internet, phone cuts out, problems with calls. As for 28k, I do know that AOL dial up runs at 28k (leaked document), although their software will tell you your connection is much faster. You may also look into the settings of your dial up connection.

[fly258]

Following on from Kev_UK, turning up the gain can cause problems in itself, the gain could also increase any noise on the line. 56K is the absolute maximum the modem can handle and very rarely will it operate at that speed. Line, ISP, PC etc all being factors in the equation. There is also the possibility you could be on a DACS (digital audio carrier system). It can send two telephone calls down 1 pair of wires, used when there is insufficient line plant(wires between you and the exchange). This will slow you speed down conciderably but you could be completly unaware of it otherwise.