An old-fashioned way of connecting to the internet through a conventional phone line.

a computer connection that is brought up and brought down as needed - a simple version is dialing in to a servive provider over a modem as a dumb terminal - SLIP and PPP can also be dial-up connection [..]

Method of Internet access that involves hooking up the PC to a telephone network using a modem and telephone line. Also known as narrowband. Dial-up was the early form of Internet access and is significantly slower than broadband, which is now superseding it.

To connect to a computer by calling it on the telephone.

A service feature in which a user initiates service on a previously arranged trunk or transfers, without human intervention, from an active trunk to a standby trunk. 2. A service feature that allows a computer terminal to use telephone systems to initiate and effect communications with other computers.

Dial-up refers to an Internet connection that is established using a modem. The modem connects the computer to standard phone lines, which serve as the data transfer medium. When a user initiates a di [..]

As opposed to a dedicated or leased line; a type of computer linkage using regular telephone lines, generally referring to the kind of connection one makes when using a terminal emulator and a regular modem.

WebGuest Dictionary Temporary connection (over a telephone line) to the computer of your ISP in order to establish a connection to the Internet.

An "on ramp" to the Internet-the service which allows one to "dial" into the Internet through their communication lines.

This is a telephone line that is connected to a server. When it is called, tones are exchanged between the server and the devise calling in order to attach.

Dial-up internet access, also known as dialup provides internet access via a standard telephone line and a telephone modem . Dial-up connection speeds are available up to 92 kbps, but most dial-up pro [..]

A connection made from your computer to an Internet computer by way of a modem and a telephone.

Dial-up is a way to access the internet through the telephone line. It is slower than broadband and means you cannot use the internet and the telephone at the same time. Dial-up has mostly been replaced by broadband.

A dial-up Internet account allows you to use a computer with a modem and appropriate software to connect to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The software "dials" the ISP's access numbers and you can then send e-mail, browse the World Wide Web or engage in other Internet activities.

A Dial-up connection is the most common way of connecting to the Internet. The user's computer is connected to a modem which connects to an ISP's computer via a phone line. The ISP computer [..]

An Internet connection using a modem to dial into the ISP over a normal telephone line. The speed is limited to 56 Kbps, making download speeds very slow in comparison to broadband. Faster speeds can [..]

Also called narrowband, this is the original connection to the internet using a phone line and a modem. It provides a standard connection of 56Kbps.

Refers to connecting a device to a network via a modem and a public telephone network. Dial-up access is really just like a phone connection, except that the parties at the two ends are computer devic [..]

Dial-up internet uses an active phone line connection to connect to the internet. Whilst you are connected to the internet you will not be able to make calls on your home phone.

Dial-up refers to outdated technology where a connection to the Internet or other network is obtained by dialling a telephone number. As the connection relies on a telephone line, customers cannot make or receive telephone calls at the same time. Dial-up offers substantially slower speeds than Broadband.

1. A temporary connection between computers established over a telephone line. 2. To establish a temporary connection to another computer.

Method of Internet access that involves hooking up the PC to a telephone network using a modem and telephone line. Also known as narrowband. Dial-up was the early form of Internet access and is significantly slower than broadband, which is now superseding it.

(computing) (''of a connection to a network, especially to the Internet'') that requires a telephone number to be dialed

A device using telephone lines that allows a computer to access the Internet or two computers to communicate."

Dial-up internet access, also known as dialup provides internet access via a standard telephone line and a telephone modem . Dial-up connection speeds are available up to 92 kbps, but most dial-up providers offer a maximum speed of 56 kbps.