Dial-up (adjective)

Referring to a method of connecting to the internet using a telephone line and a modem, as opposed to a high-speed or wireless connection.

Origin:

From the verb dial and up, meaning "connecting to internet through a phone line by dialing a number".

Examples:

1. The dial-up internet connection was slow and unreliable.
2. Dial-up internet is still used in some rural areas where broadband is not available.
3. Dial-up internet service has been largely replaced by broadband.
4. The sound of the modem connecting to the internet was a familiar sound for dial-up users.
5. Dial-up internet service is increasingly obsolete as faster internet options become widely available.