Before I go complain to AOL as to why my two computers are connecting at 24k or below, I'd like to know could it be a problem with the phone line or is it AOL just being really lame? We have had AOL for a good 10 years (95-present, roughly) and never have I had to restart my computer every five minutes to be able to log on for a short period before the whole internet freezes up and ceases to do anything. Also, the house phone that we use has a scratchy backround sound during conversations.

My question is, anyone know how I could get this fixed myself? The reason I want to do this by myself is because the time I needed AOL for something they just made the porblem worse and Verizon (Phone Company, don't even get me started) won't do much for me either.

Any input is appreciated although please don't respond with "Switch to Cable, it's great" and DSL is OUT of the question completely.

Anyway thanks,
James