Antidotes for the World Wide Wait TWO-WAY CABLE Speedy and cheap, but only available in very limited markets. DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER LINE Uses existing wires for fast, cheap service, but phone companies have been slow to offer. SATELLITE Available everywhere, but expensive and tricky to set up. DUAL-LINE MODEMS The potential to double current modem speeds, but squabbles among makers could delay indefinitely. Return to main story

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