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2. Troubleshoot a broadband internet connection - AOL Help

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   2. Check the physical connection - A loose cable or cord can often be the cause of a connection problem. Make sure everything is securely connected to the wall and device. 3. Reboot your modem/router - Sometimes the old "turn it off and on again" approach actually does work! Just wait about five minutes before turning it back on to make sure ...

3. Dial-up Internet access - Wikipedia

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   Dial-up Internet access is a form of Internet access that uses the facilities of the public switched telephone network (PSTN) to establish a connection to an Internet service provider (ISP) by dialing a telephone number on a conventional telephone line which could be connected using an RJ-11 connector. [ 1 ]

4. Naked DSL - Wikipedia

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   Naked DSL. A naked DSL, also known as standalone or dry loop DSL, is a digital subscriber line (DSL) without a PSTN (analogue telephony) service — or the associated dial tone. In other words, only a standalone DSL Internet service is provided on the local loop. The original concept of DSL was to use existing telephone lines for high speed ...

5. Internet access - Wikipedia

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   Operating on a single channel, a dial-up connection monopolizes the phone line and is one of the slowest methods of accessing the Internet. Dial-up is often the only form of Internet access available in rural areas as it requires no new infrastructure beyond the already existing telephone network, to connect to the Internet.

6. Access a free AOL plan - AOL Help

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   Reach out to your telephone or cable provider to inquire about the availability of broadband service in your area. Keep in mind - AOL also offers several reliable and affordable options for connecting to the internet via dial-up. Find out more about our connection plans by calling 1-800-827-6364.

7. What is broadband? - AOL Help

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   Broadband refers to a connection that transmits a large amount of data at a high speed. A connection having a download speed of 256 kbps or faster is currently classified as broadband. You cannot make and receive phone calls while you are connected to the internet with a dial-up connection. You can make and receive phone calls while you are ...