| This isn't a worthless upgrade. OK, how many here used to have dialup? ~Almost ALL of you
OK, how many times have you actually connected at 56k? 0.
The ABSOLUTE BEST a 56k connection can do (in the US, at least) is like 53.3k.
So lets say that it's only an increase of 11kbps. Well, with AOL charging ~$24.95/mo for service, I'd say you'd be getting a deal with the Ultra-Lite Tier.
Again, it's:
- Always on
- 64k SYMMETRICAL (56k is 33.6k up, and 53.3k down).
Theorectically, you could send and recieve 64k
simulaneously (assuming you were using UDP).
- No second phone line, no goofy call catchers or anything.
- Rogers' email service, which is likely bigger and has more
options than some AOL account
- Again, low latency
- Easily routable (that is, if you don't mind everyone in
the house browsing simultaneously on such a small pipe)
If I was an AOLer for a few years because of cost restrictions, I would be happy to accept this offer. |
