4.1.2.2 Phone Lines
The merit dialup network is a good example. It is an extension of the internet that you can reach by phone.
The phone based connection is slower (about 5 MB/hour peak)
You need a modem in your computer, and you must dial up to another computer that has a modem and is connected to the Internet. The slower of the two modems determines the speed of the connection. Typical modem speeds are,