What makes a V.92 modem faster than V.90 modem?
The quick connect feature of a V.92 modem cuts the modem negotiation or handshake time by up to 50% so you can dial-in faster. The main feature that makes a V.92 modem faster than a V.90 modem is V.44 the new compression protocol. It is based upon a compression scheme that can speed up your web browsing as much as 50%. Not all V.92 modems are required to have V.44 data compression.

Why do I need or want V.92?
Although broadband technologies (DSL and Cable) are all the rage right now, in reality, most people around the world only have access to analog phone lines. Dial-up modems will remain the primary means to get on the Internet for several years, so it is important to improve the user experience on this technology.

How do V.92 modem speeds compare to ISDN, ADSL and Cable speeds?
The V.92 modem is a regular dial-up modem with increased speed. ISDN (64-128Kbps), ADSL (640Kbps and up), Cable (1000Kbps and up) and other broadband connections have a higher "raw power" connection speed so they will continue to be faster than a V.92 modem.

What will quick connect do for me?
Very simply, quick connect will shorten the time it takes to make a connection by remembering ("training") the phone line characteristics and storing them for later usage. Typically, the modem handshake (all that noise you hear) takes from 25 to 27 seconds. Surveys indicate that people are quite irritated at this length of time. Quick connect will cut the modem handshake time in half for most calls, a significant improvement.

Will quick connect work for me while I'm on the road with my laptop?
Yes. Since quick connect actually "trains" the modem on the first call, all the following calls will be quick connects - faster handshake times. People usually make more than one connection from the same phone line (e.g. hotel) when they are traveling.