The Lowdown on High-Speed Modems CHEAPER AND EASIER While not as speedy as ISDN, new 56K modems are a lot less expensive and easier to install. These modems let consumers transmit data over ordinary phone lines at roughly twice the speed of their predecessors. RIVAL STANDARDS Products adhere to two incompatible formats: U.S. Robotics' x2 standard and Lucent-Rockwell's K56flex. So your zippy modem may not be in sync with your Internet service provider. Ask your ISP before buying. DATA: BUSINESS WEEK Return to main story

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