The best replacement for dial up is dsl.

The best alternatives to dial up are rated as following:
★★★★★  dsl
★★★★★  broadband
★★★  high speed
★★  vpn
★  isdn
★  broadband speed
★  leased line
★  dsl speed
★  adsl
★  high speed internet
★  satellite internet
  cable internet
  dsl speeds
  vpn remote access
  hughesnet
  yahoo dsl
  streamyx

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Speaking about dial up, one probably shouldn't forget about wireless router.

Other search terms related to dial up and their ratings are:
★★★★★ wireless router
★★ call waiting
★★ xbox live
wifi
You have in mind a companion for dial up and it is not yet here? Propose!



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