Definition of Dial-up

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dial up
connection of a computer to the Internet by a modem using existing telephone lines

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Dial-up Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries

Telecommunication Standard Terms
dial up
1.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. (188 ) 2. A service feature that allows a computer terminal to use telephone systems to initiate and effect communications with other computers.


Dial-up Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries

WebGuest Web Glossary
Dial-up
Temporary connection (over a telephone line) to the computer of your ISP in order to establish a connection to the Internet.

The Internet Dictionary
dial-up
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.


Dial-up Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1
dial-up
cónasc diailithe


Dial-up Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia
Dial-up access
hot Dial-up access is a form of Internet access via telephone line. The client uses a modem connected to a computer and a telephone line to dial into an Internet service provider's (ISP) node to establish a modem-to-modem link, which is then routed to the Internet.

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