method to test for "basic" Internet connectivity
Internet
internet
Use ping command to check the connectivity to any of the known DNS servers of the Internet Service Provider. If ping fails, then there is no internet connectivity or network is not through.
5 common technologies available for establishing Internet connectivity
Internet
It's simply because VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) uses Internet bandwidth to transmit voice signals. If you are noticing a significant loss in your connectivity rate, it's time to upgrade your Internet service.
yes
Yes it needs Internet for connectivity.
no
Dial-up
Typically telecommunications services consist of either or both Internet connectivity and voice/phone lines. These services though can also come in the form of email services, call answering services, etc.