dialup

/ˈdaɪ.æl.ʌp/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of internet connection that uses a physical connection to a service provider to access the internet, typically through a modem and phone line.

“In the 1990s, most people used dialup connections to access the internet.”

Synonyms

  • internet connection
  • modem

Antonyms

  • broadband
  • fiber optic