Why can't you check your mails on Firefox? It's a URL after all. I can check web-mail on both.
Are you sure your ISP isn't overloaded on the circuit in your area or there is a fault with your ISP?
Depending on your DSL router, there are behaviour stats that can be obtained.
Suspishio
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Check the addons associated/loaded with IE. I'm not sure what version you're using but it is available under: "Tools -- Manage Addons -- Enable or Disable Addons"
Addons can be associated with a sluggish browser.
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