Connection to the internet using a phone line and a modem is called _______ connection.

The correct answer is dial up

Key Points

• Dial-up: ✅ Dial-up connection uses a standard telephone line and a modem to connect to the internet. It is one of the earliest methods of accessing the internet and is relatively slow compared to modern technologies.
• Digital: ❌ The term "digital" refers to data in binary form, not a specific internet connection type.
• Fiber optic: ❌ Fiber optic connections are modern, high-speed internet connections using light signals through fiber cables, not phone lines.
• Dish: ❌ Dish refers to satellite internet, which uses satellite dishes for connectivity, not telephone lines.

Additional Information

• Speed: Dial-up speeds usually max out at 56 kbps, much slower than broadband or fiber internet.
• Usage: Dial-up is rarely used today except in extremely remote areas with no broadband access.

Hence, the correct answer is: option 2) dial up