GOT a problem with high ping-there is one thing u can try-isp ussally have a few diffrent phone numbers that connect you try diffrent ones -ive noticed with msn that one of there numbers also connects webtv with the same number since ive ditched those numbers ive seemed to have lowered my ping- also tweak your machine-----dslreports.com---------goto tools section and run some tests--ive been able to keep my ping down to about 225 witch is fine for most servers- allthough if you are a true gamer i would suggest gettin broadband-i do have broadband comin here along with a another system soon---(server)

-ita actulally cheaper for me to have broadband etra phone line is expensive