Internet Dial-up connect without Comcast cable ?

What hardware/accessories are needed to establish an internet connection via HiSpeed dialup service
Want to use Copper.net(eg) and quit paying for & using Comcast DSL modem(they are a monopoly here in Jersey City,charging $50/month) ???
Is this even possible ? I have only this one computer & no network.

King H.:
Welcome to Apple Discussions.
To use a dial up connection go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Network > Show > Internal Modem and set up account information. To do your regular dialing up you can to to Applications > Internet Connect. Select Show modem status in menu bar and connect either from Internet Connect or clicking the phone on the menu bar and selecting Connect.
To get more info on this you can call Tech Support and the ISP and they will guide your through the process. You can also, while you have System Preferences open, go to the Help menu, launch the Help Viewer and browse for the topic you need.
Please post back with any specific questions on this subject.
Good luck.
cornelius

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