Another thread just got me curious about this - what internet connection are you using? The 56Ker's out there (of which I am a faithful member) seem to take great pride in their slowness, but I think its all for show.
Personally I'd get a cable modem if I had the dough.
~Tom Fairchild~, who believes that if he's going to be slow anyways, might as well take pride in it.
P.S. The reason that I allowed multiple choices is to allow for different connections at home and work (school as well, for that matter).