lostcowboy, yes, it could be the cord I'm using from the jack to the computer.(a long one). That's the next thing I'll check. ( I have to relocate my desk to do it...:)
The phone service we have here in So Cal is above average and something like "noise on the line" would never be allowed..:)
(too many people would be screaming about it..:)
It has been getting worse, which makes me think it isn't the ISP...........that and tests I've run at PCPitstop.com.
So, that leaves what?..........the modem?
Thanks
"Aim low Sheriff...They're ride'n snakes"
as usual...JMHO..SMD