Soon after I posted the above I found a message posted in May. Seems my d/l speed (and only being able to d/l about 1/10 of the files I request) is not abnormal. True?

Also, if true, why does this friend in Phoenix ALWAYS d/l at 50-100 kbs?? I have tried downloading from T3, T1, cable and modem connections. Very rarely do I ever d/l at 50 kbs - and strangely, as my friend has also found, many of the fastest downloads are shown as "modem" connections.

Again, clarification and help appreciated.