The reverse occurs in order to receive data. The standard has now become 56kbps. Slower modems are usable but usually the savings in lower cost is soon offset by costs incurred by taking longer to transfer data. The telephone line. For heavy use a separate telephone line becomes preferred.
Some areas are able to use the newer fibre-optic cable system.
You will need to have a dial up programme to manage the connection. This is built into Windows 95, and was known as a Winsock programme in earlier operating systems. You will also need programmes to access various parts of the Internet, eg the World Wide web access needs an Internet browser. Clients may dial up and connect to the ISP's computer. The ISP usually charges by the hour for this priviledge.