tc, thanks. That link is concerned mainly with download speeds. I have no problem with my download speed.
Right now, as rated by pcPitstop.com, my download speed is about 41 kb/s, which is as good or better than average.
My upload speed is the problem.
It showed -2 kb/s,(that's right, minus!), but then I disconnected my firewall/anti-virus program and it showed 27 kb/s.
Lately, even this number is high for my average. It usually shows 14 or 15 kb/s upload speed.
As I understand it, the upload speed is generated by my modem, which causes me to suspect the modem more than anything else.
"Aim low Sheriff...They're ride'n snakes"
as usual...JMHO..SMD