Ditching Dial-up

The internet is an ever expanding world where those with high-speed broadband connections can download movies in minutes, live as an avatar in Second Life or watch their favourite television shows over the internet.
As internet speed increases and capabilities become more high-tech, dial-up is fast becoming a technology of the past, with figures for the ageing internet connection falling year on year as broadband becomes both more affordable and more widely available.
However, a notable number of broadband users remain dedicated to their dial-up connections, voicing concerns about long-term contracts and reliability. So what are the benefits of dial-up, and is it really time to think about switching to broadband?

Love your dial-up
Despite broadband being massively faster than dial-up, there are reasons why dial-up continues to have customers, such as the option of metered or unmetered connections and an assortment of packages ranging from free evening and weekend usage to more expensive “anytime