In recent weeks I frequently have periods where all of the ping times from the first node on go over 5000ms. I've discussed this at length with both my ISP and the phone company. The ISP says the delay is between my computer and their logon node. The phone company says that there is nothing wrong with their line and that the delay is at the ISP's initial node. This condition occurs periodically on two different phone lines using either of two different laptops. It occurs even when I unplug the house wiring entirely and plug directly into the phome company test socket in their line termination box.<br><br>This problem is serious and I need some guidance on isolating responsibility for the problem.<br><br>