Epyon and I wondered what happened to you, and guessed something along that line. If or when it happens again, I'd definitely switch providers if you have that choice, or bitch out the one you have to upgrade their service to be more reliable. I use Cox Communications and the only time I ever have any problems is when they're working on the lines. Cox is working on running Fiber Optic lines, I'm not sure if they've been installed in my area though. I use their best/most expensive service. It's a 25Mbps Download and 2.5Mbs Upload and is about $60 a month, I like Cox because when they upgrade they're service, my speed gets a boost

. I started out with a 10Mbs Download and 500Kbs Upload 2 1/2 years ago.