A: I would like to order some internet today. B: What kind would you like? A: What kind of internet is there? B: You can get DSL or dial-up. A: Which of those two is best? B: I would recommend DSL. A: Is that one better? B: It's better because it doesn't tie up your phone. A: What do you mean by that? B: DSL isn't connected through your phone line, but dial-up is. A: So then I can't use my phone if I'm on the internet? B: That's correct. With DSL you can do both.