I've been with 3 ISP's and ping's response time is 200-230 ms and 240-320 ms (Hence, I cancelled). I've got a 14.4 modem as well. Maybe it's not the connection - could it be their (ISP) configuration of PPP. Just a thought. :-) Dogbert: Has your electronic mail system made you more efficient? Dilbert: In a way... Now I'm getting ignored at the speed of light. -- Scott Adams