>> there seem to be quite good, and I'm close to my exchange.



 HM> Not always an advantage, of course. Some modems may be designed for a

 HM> particular amount of loss on the local loop, and if there's less (due to

 HM> shorter distance than expected), the signal may be over-volumed and hence

 HM> distorted.



 HM> I'm a good 4km+ from my exchange and cannot honestly relate any problems 

 HM> to

 HM> distance-related factors. I don't think it matters that much.



Except that you are not getting 33600 both ways on EVERY connect...



Try it.... You will NEVER be satisfied with anything less.

(This is my position now)



Russell

--- Terminate 4.00/Pro