says who? a few years ago 3mbps/384kbps was fine for most users but now with the advent of 10 megapixel cameras, hd video, and video teleconferencing the more bandwidth available the better.
Then again I live in an area where I can get verizon fios AND 30mbps/5mbps optimum online cable. -- At first I thought everyone on the highway was drunk but then I realized I was driving in Florida