DialupMon

While broadband Internet access has expanded all over the world, a lot of places still depend on dial-up connections, which require no additional infrastructure other than the telephone network and the modems required for making and answering the calls.

DialupMon is a small program that was designed to help you save some money by disconnecting the computer when you’re not there. The app has a simple interface and a clean layout, making it very easy to figure out by all users.

As mentioned, the program can be used to automatically close the dial-up Internet connection and thus minimize your phone bill. Since forgetting about having the Internet line open is quite easy, making sure that the bill doesn’t get inflated even though you weren’t using the computer is quite handy.

The app lets you specify the amount of time required before DialupMon to prompt for disconnecting. If the prompt is dismissed, then the app automatically extends the connection time and prompts again after a user-defined time.

It’s even possible to view some statistics regarding the total connection time and the last reset date. Advanced information is also available, such as the local host name and IP, dialup name, device type and name, as well as the client and server IPs and hosts.

DialupMon is a handy tool if you rely on such an Internet connection for your daily activity. Less experienced individuals should find the program easy to handle, thanks to the intuitive layout and its overall simplicity.