61.   Cable companies will also argue that ADSL is slower than their cable modems.

62.   Cable prices going up because operators like Tele-Communications Inc. are investing in digital technology and high-speed cable modems, he said.

63.   By year-end, Media One has promised to offer high-speed Internet access through cable modems.

64.   Cable companies are spending billions of dollars to upgrade their networks, allowing customers Net access over high-speed cable modems.

65.   Check prices and do not limit your options, including cable modems.

66.   Cisco executives nevertheless contend that broad-band fixed wireless technology can be a cost-effective alternative to cable modems and digital phone lines in urban areas.

67.   Companies that last year were developing settop boxes for interactive TV signals are now preparing cable modems for the market.

68.   Consumers must purchase a cable modem separately.

69.   Continental Cablevision Inc. is currently testing cable modems in Cambridge, Mass., and it announced plans recently to expand its test area.

70.   Comcast and MediaOne are now contractually obligated to offer cable modem Internet services with At Home and Road Runner, respectively.