TDS and Dial Up Instructions

Use a dial up connection to access the Internet.

TDS offers phone, television and Internet service, including DSL and dial up to residential customers living in rural and suburban areas. TDS offers customers who don't have DSL or cable Internet access to connect to the Internet through a dial up connection. Program your computer to call one of TDS's local numbers and connect with family and friends online, read and send email, shop or browse the Internet using your home telephone line. With dial up service, it's like making a local phone call, only it's the computer making the connection. You must have a TDS account to use the dial up feature.

Instructions

1. Click the "Start" button in the lower-left corner of the screen. It's a round blue button featuring Microsoft's red, green, blue and yellow flag.

2. Select "Control Panel" on the right-side of the menu. Click "Network and Internet" then "Network and Sharing Center."

3. Click "Change Adapter Settings" on the left-side of the screen. Double-click the "TDS" dial up icon.

4. Enter a dial up phone number for your calling area. Each access number is listed by state on TDS's website. If you have to dial a "1" followed by the area code, TDS warns that you will be charged for making a long distance call.

5. Click "OK" and then sign into your TDS account. Enter your user name and password then click "Continue" to access the Internet.

Tips & Warnings

• When using dial up service, you won't be able to make or receive phone calls because the Internet is tying up the line. Dial up service is not as fast as DSL or cable connections.

References

• TDS: USLink Dialup Benefits
• TDS: Internet Services Dialup Phone Numbers
• TDS: Secure Log In
• TDS: How to Make your Computer Stop Dialing Out Using the Area Code