A significant percentage of new users could come from the legal field. ASPs have, in fact, generated a measure of skepticism in the legal marketplace. Claims of Internet access problems, reliability issues and security problems run rampant. Separating fact from fiction while weeding through these claims is challenging, even for technically savvy practitioners. There are some facts, though, that can help put users at ease.
Speed is indeed a key factor on the Web.
Lawyers using these services should have no trouble with bandwidth issues. However, in the legal profession text files are the norm and slow-moving graphics files are less common, so this may not be of concern for many firms. At least with the ubiquity of the Internet, users can always find another way to get online. With your ASP password and user I.D., you have other options for remote access-try one or more other ISPs. For inputting information, wireless access may be another possibility.