Glossary
Modem
A modem is a hardware device that enables a computer to transmit data over telephone lines. A dial up modem has a maximum speed of 56 Kilobits Per Second but performance is usually well below this. ADSL and ISDN use special modems which connect at much higher speeds.
Related glossary terms
ADSL, Hardware, ISDN, Line, Modem
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