Dial-up Internet
We're the local Dial-Up Internet experts. It's what we've been doing for over 10 years now. Stop searching for a new Dial-Up Internet provider, and start enjoying all the benefits of our best in class Dial-Up service that only we can provide. Local Access Numbers and Speeds up to 56Kbps!
Daytimer...
$9.95/mo
This is a time based package for those early birds out there. You can access the internet between 6AM and 6PM MST.
- 56Kbps
- 6AM to 6PM
- Free Email Account
- Requires Telephone Line
- Support between 9AM and 9PM 7 Days
Unlimited...
$14.95/mo
This package allows unlimited using 24 hours a day. Discounts are available for seniors, military, and educators.
- 56Kbps
- 24 Hour Access
- Free Email Account
- Discounts for Seniors
- Support between 9AM and 9PM 7 Days
Add. Login...
$9.95/mo
Add an additional login to any package. The additional login carries the same options as the primary plan.
- 56Kbps
- Mirrors Primary Plan
- Free Email Account
- Requires 2nd Telephone Line
- Support between 9AM and 9PM 7 Days
So, why CGI-Communication? Because we disclose our prices and an unbeatable value too good to pass by.
Other companies promise cheap service, but then add in "hidden charges", higher renewals, or promotional services that simply
"aren't as advertised". With us - you know exactly what you are going to get... Simple as that!
What is Dial-Up Internet?
Dial-up Internet access is a type of Internet connectivity that operates through a standard telephone line. By running the telephone line to a modem device in the personal computer, and configuring the computer to dial a specific phone number, the computer is granted Internet access. While this connection is active you may not use your telephone line.
Before a person can subscribe to dial-up service, he or she must have a computer and dial-up modem. A modem is an inexpensive component that fits into a free slot inside the computer. There are also external modems that sit alongside the computer, connected to the computer by a serial or USB cable. A standard telephone line feeds into the modem.
The modem is controlled by software in the computer; for example, the Network Connections utility that comes with Microsoft Windows operating systems. Here you can setup a profile for CGI (your ISP), which will tell the modem what phone number to call and how to communicate with the dial-up service. CGI will provide you this information.
While Dial-up service is the least expensive type of Internet access and most unrestricted, it is also the slowest. Dial-up connects at a maximum rate of 56kbps. Due to varying factors – you may connect at a much lower speeds. Due to the limited bandwidth of Dial-up it can take up to five minutes to download just one megabyte of data. Caching frequently visited pages, and other software tricks and tweaks can speed up the experience of dial-up access in some cases. However, if your main purpose online is multimedia-centric, (music, movies, and graphic-laden websites), you may want to look at our High Speed Internet connections.
With that being said - Dial-up is a depreciated service. We do however still offer this service for customers outside our standard service area. Long distance rates may apply depending on your service area. It is possible that you may not connect at the full rate of 56Kbps. Typical causes are the quality of the connecting telephone line, or the physical modem on your computer.
CGI-Communication will cease to offer this service January 1st 2014. All existing dial-up customers will be converted to Wireless if possible utilizing our loyalty installation program and promo Basic Wireless Broadband package.
