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The computer can connect to the internet either by dial up with a modem or by a DSL connection in which the internet signal simply travels over the phone wires, but does not use the phone system. With DSL, the phone line is still available for phone calls, but a special filter may be necessary to make sure the internet signal does not interfere with the phone quality.
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What is an Internet phone?
Internet phone conforms to Internet protocol. Analog phone can work with digital line by connecting a ATA into it. ATA is a connector or device that will convert analog signal to digital signal making standard phone an IP phone.
Connecting to a network such as the internet using a modem and regular phone line is called what?
"Dial up Connection"
Connecting to a network such as the Internet using a modem and regular phone line is called networking?
Dial-Up
What are hosted PBX systems used for?
This type of system is a VoIP phone. Instead of connecting to a phone line like most land lines, this phone connects to the internet for means of communication.
If you have a wireless card do you need a phone line?
No, but you do need an access point so you can connect to the internet. If you do not have an Internet connection available then your wifi is useless, it only serves as a way of connecting to an existing Internet connection.
Do you have to have a telephone line to connect to the Internet?
No. There are other methods of connecting to the internet, such as cable internet and 3G.
What's the purpose of an internet phone jack?
An internet phone jack will allow you to use your phone over an internet connection. The line rental for an internet phone call is cheaper than landline. It also provides cheaper international line rental if you want to call someone over a long distance. Some packages also provide free calls to other users of the same package.
Is there any Disadvantage in connecting mobile phone to computer for browsing internet?
Yes, a mobile connection is not very fast and if you have to pay for your mobile internet data usage, it will cost you allot more than a fixed line internet connection.
Phone line internet is considered dial-up what is an internet connection without phone lines referred to as?
An internet connection that requires a phone line is called dial-up. There are many different internet connections that do not require a phone line. This includes cable internet access and broadband access.
Can you get internet service without a phone line?
Yes, you can get a high-speed internet connection that doesn't require a standard phone line.
What is Internet and various types of Internet?
The Internet is a web of different things, wether it being a link, a picture, a social network, they are all connected to a huge web, it all grew from the 1990's from probably a few hundred web links to now, having billions of different links... Different types of Internet? There is Dial-up, (Which means connecting through a modem through the phone line, meaning charges per minute, Also blocks up use of phone line and if phone line is picked up, computer disconnects from internet until modem redials) Broadband, (Faster, doesnt block up phone line, can be used at same time as phone) Fiber Optic (Connecting through Fiber optic cables, Same as broadband, only faster, A LOT FASTER) and Intranet (A service that only connects to other computers on a server or specific internet links only)
What providers offer internet service without phone line?
You can get internet service through your local cable company without needing a phone line. For example, Time Warner Cable offers Road Runner internet, which does not require a phone line.
