Wired
August, 1996
Supersonic SurfingWaiting for a graphics-heavy home page to weave its layers onto your PC monitor is a snooze—even with the fastest modem. But high-speed access to the Net is happening in several ways. Local phone companies are beginning to make Integrated Services Digital Network connections more readily available. Running four times faster than a 28.8 modem, an ISDN line requires a $400 to $850 investment in gear and installation, and fees are about $20 per month. DirecPC uses a 24-inch satell...
