CALIS Dial Broadband
Near broadband speeds at dial-up prices!

Finally, fast Internet access over dial-up! Dial Broadband is an exciting new service that more than doubles the speed of web content delivery over your dial-up Internet connection. It is a low-cost alternative to DSL, cable, and wireless broadband access. There's no additional software or equipment required. It's fast, easy to use, and available virtually everywhere in California that dial-up is available.

Faster Web Surfing

Dial Broadband intelligently determines the fastest and most efficient way to deliver web content over your dial-up connection without diminishing quality. By reshaping, reformatting, compressing, and caching content, Dial Broadband enables you to surf the web 2 to 3 times faster. You will experience faster loading of most file types, including HTML, GIF, JPEG, PNG, XML, JavaScript, Flash, and text.

Speed Comparison Demo
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Easy to Use

In addition to a substantial increase in throughput, what makes Dial Broadband so appealing is how easy it is to use. You can simply use the service right after you sign-up for the service. There's no additional software or equipment required.

Available Virtually Everywhere in California

Because Dial Broadband is delivered over dial-up, unlike other broadband technologies, there are no geographic limitations. CALIS can offer users located virtually everywhere in California faster Internet access through a local call.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Dial Broadband?
A: Dial Broadband is an exciting new service that dramatically increases the speed of web content delivery over a dial-up connection, giving users the ability to surf the Internet 2 to 3 times faster.

Q: How does Dial Broadband work?
A: Dial Broadband is an intelligent, browser-based content acceleration application that more than doubles the speed of web content delivery over a dial-up connection by reshaping, reformatting, compressing, and caching content. Dial Broadband offers a near-broadband experience over a traditional dial-up connection.

Q: Do I need any new hardware or software to support Dial Broadband?
A: No, there is no additional equipment or software required.

Q: How do Dial Broadband speeds compare to traditional dial-up speeds?
A: In tests against standard dial-up, Dial Broadband more than doubled the speed of web content delivery over a traditional dial-up connection, enabling Dial Broadband users to load web content 2 to 3 times faster. Different content types are optimized at different levels.

Q: How does Dial Broadband compare to V.92?
A: Dial Broadband provides compression at higher speeds and for a wider variety of file types than V.92; however, combining V.92 with Dial Broadband offers end-users additional features, including Modem On-Hold and Quick Connect.

Q: Does Dial Broadband increase my connection speed?
A: Dial Broadband increases the speed of web content delivery by utilizing existing bandwidth more efficiently. While a 56 Kbps connection is still a 56 Kbps connection, by intelligently shaping requested web content, Dial Broadband enables your browser to load it 2 to 3 times faster.

Q: How much is this service and how do I sign up for it?
A: CALIS offers this service for $4 per month. You can sign up for this service at our secure sign up page by checking the Dial Broadband box.