5 rules for buying 56K modems

Don't buy a modem until you've read these five important rules.

1. Make sure your phone line supports 56K
2. K56flex, x2 or V.90? Buy what your ISP uses!
3. But, make sure the modem supports V.90
4. Buy a name brand modem
5. Read the 56K Primer to avoid any surprises

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56K Modem Reviews

Reviews of 56K modems from major magazines. If a modem is not listed here, it's because we are not aware of any reviews of that modem.

• ActionTec
• Banksia
• Best Data
• Boca
• Cardinal (out of business)
• Diamond Multimedia
• Digicom Systems
• E-Tech
• Global Village
• Hayes (out of business)
• IBM
• Intel
• Megahertz
• Motorola (no longer selling modems)
• Multi-Tech
• Philips
• Practical Peripherals (out of business)
• Smart Modular Technologies
• TDK
• U.S. Robotics
• Viking
• Xircom
• Zoom