Its better than my 56k connection which connects at 50.6k on the best day...i used to have cable connectino when i lived in Chicago...now that i live in the boon docks they dont offer cable or even DSL...my only option is stay with 56k or get sattelite...which isnt all that much faster than 56k and it costs $600 for installation and $70 a month after installation...ill think i grind my teeth while i download stuff slow than pay all that money for something not even close to being as good as DSL or cable