4. Inquiring about Internet Services



1.

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.



2.

A: I need to get internet.

B: Which kind of internet connection do you want to get?

A: What kind can I get?

B: There is dial-up or DSL.

A: Which one do you feel is best?

B: I would get DSL if I were you.

A: DSL is better than dial-up?

B: It's the best choice; plus, it won't tie up your phone line.

A: I'm not sure what that means.

B: Dial-up is connected through your phone, unlike DSL.

A: That'll make it impossible for me to use.

B: Exactly. With DSL you don't have that problem.



3.

A: I'd like to have internet on my computer.

B: Do you know what kind of internet you would like to get?

A: What are my options?

B: You can either get dial-up or DSL.

A: Which one would you recommend?

B: DSL is the best choice.

A: Why is DSL better?

B: It's a lot better because it doesn't tie up your phone line.

A: What exactly does that mean?

B: Well, with dial-up your internet is connected by your phone line.

A: That means that I can't use my phone and the internet at the same time, right?

B: That's right. You won't have that problem with DSL.



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