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June 23, 2003

Dear HyperUSA,
I have always connected at 28.8kb and I was wondering why I cannot connect any faster since I have a 56k modem?

Thanks,
Wahneta


Dear Wahneta,
Transfer speeds can vary depending on the circumstances. Many things can cause speed issues like distance, phone line quality, weather, and line noise. Even your modem plays a part in how fast you connect. If you are using older drivers (software that runs a piece of hardware) you may connect at slower speeds. Even programs that run in the background or that you may have installed manually may use up bandwidth, causing you to slow down. Keep in mind this includes Spyware and Adware programs.

Some people in older homes may have problems connecting due to old wiring. The connectors on your phone line can deteriorate causing reduced speeds and connection problems. Your connection speed is also just the initial speed at which your computer connects. Your modem will attempt to speed up and slow down the connection to correct for errors and attempt to give you the fastest speed possible with the least errors.

As you can see there are many many things that can cause speed issues. In any case, you are always welcomed to call us here at HyperUSA so that we may further troubleshoot and possibly find a solution!

Thank You,
HyperUSA Support Team



May 27, 2003

Dear HyperUSA,
I am getting a tremendous amount of junk emails. How do I go about changing my email address?

Sincerly,
Honey


Dear Honey,
Anyone here in the HyperUSA Tech Support Department can request that your email be deleted, but it seems to me that you may be experiencing the deaded "Junk Mail Blues!" That's right, just about everyone goes though this stage at least once. The symptoms are usually as follows:

Strange emails from people you don't know, horrifying emails with adult content, and various advertisments (that you never requested) resulting in you taking extreme measures such as requesting your ISP to delete your email address!

Sound farmiliar? This can be quite a hair raising situation! I have just the diagnosis for you! Barracuda Spam Firewall! Barracuda is an email filtering service we offer to all of our clients. You can adjust your email filters using the link below.

Adjust My Email Filters!
barracuda2.hyperusa.com


When logged in to the barracuda you will see your Quarantine Inbox. In the upper right corner you will see a '?' button. Click that for details on how to use the Barracuda

So, next time you catch the "Junk Mail Blues" don't dump the email address, dump the junkies instead with the Barracuda Spam Firewall!

Thank You,
HyperUSA Support Team




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