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[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 4 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

Anyone still using dial up as a back-channel solution? Never implemented that myself, but seemed a cheap and easy way to get into your remote network in case of fuck up or outage. Banks used to do it. Anyone know?

[–] frongt@lemmy.zip 3 points 19 hours ago

I'm sure it's doable. But a cellular pay-as-you-go data plan and router is pretty common.

I don't think telcos will even give you copper phone service any more, unless you happen to be in a covered area, or you want to pay an exorbitant amount. Most service is going to be VoIP or cellular with a desk phone.

[–] randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 20 hours ago

Not support or a plug for them but, if you are in the USA and are curious… NetZero Dial-up service

It’s still a thing for some people…