> Modems topped out at about 56K (although, in my experience, they rarely connected at that speed). 56k modems were actually limited to 53k download and 34k up

> Modems topped out at about 56K (although, in my experience, they rarely connected at that speed). 56k modems were actually limited to 53k download and 34k upload: http://www.10stripe.com/articles/why-is-56k-the-fastest-dialup-modem-speed.php http://www.10stripe.com/articles/why-is-56k-the-fastest-dial... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modem#Using_digital_lines_and_PCM_.28V.90.2F92.29 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modem#Using_digital_lines_and_...