Hi,

>You're in good shape...cable modems don't even exist here.

FWIW, sure they do. I own one. I can download a 10MB file in under 10 seconds. I have the cable modem in my home office. It's not through TCI though. I don't even think they know what a cable modem is yet. I got it through urjet.net formerly interjetnet.net. Also, it's wireless. For $50.00 bucks a month and a one-time setup fee of $250 they bring the modem, out along with an antenna the they install on top of your house. Then they run the cable down to your modem, wherever that may be. I love it and would NEVER go back to 56k modem access. -Rick