Speed Comparison Chart
| Type of Connection | Transfer Rate | Speed Comparison To 56k Modem(Approximate) | Time to Download a 1 Megabyte File(Approximate) | Notes: |
| 33.6 modem | 33.6 kbps | .75x | 5 minutes |  |
| 56k modem | 44.4kbps | 1x | 3.5 minutes | 56k modems never actually attain 56kbps |
| ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network (dual line) | 128 kbps | 3x | 1 minute | 56k per line |
| DSL Digital Subscriber Line | 384 kbps-1.5 mbps | 9x-35x | 20 seconds - A few seconds* | DSL transfer rates are for "downstream" connections. "upstream" speeds are at 1/3rd the rate. |
| Cable Modem | 10-40mbps(Can be significantly slower due to network considerations) | 400x-1600x(Can be significantly slower due to network considerations) | A few seconds* | "Upstream" rates vary significantly from 28kbps-15Mbps |
| T-1 | 1.5 mbps | 60x | A few seconds* | |
| T-3 | 45mbps | 1700x | A few seconds* | |
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* These connections are normally shared by multiple users on a LAN (local area network) so times can vary drastically due to that fact, and due to other network and Internet conditions.
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