Dial-up requires no additional infrastructure on top of the existing telephone network. As telephone points are available throughout the world, dial-up remains useful to travelers.

Dial-up is usually the only option available for rural or remote areas as the exchanges are not ADSL compliant. Dial-up access may also be the preferred option to persons with limited budgets even though ADSL broadband is now becoming increasingly available at lower prices.

Modern dial-up modems typically have a maximum theoretical speed of 56 kbps. If you have a choice and do not mind spending the few extra Rands, our suggestion would be to opt for ADSL.