While 56K modems are on their way out, they're definitely not dead yet.
Modems still are essential for faxing and remote access from hotels and other outback locations.
No matter who you are, you'll likely still have a 56K modem in your life for the foreseeable future. But we also wanted to make sure you're prepared for a telecommunications future that's becoming more real every day. Let Macworld be your guide to the new frontier of high-speed Internet access. ISDN Rides Again Having been around for years, ISDN is the most widely available digital Internet service. ISDN is different from analog-modem technology and DSL in that it uses a digital phone line, not a standard analog phone line.