Free Dial-Up Utilities

Many features of the Windows operating system have been improved upon by third-party developers. And dial-up connection utilities are an excellent example. If you're still using Windows' own cumbersome and limited dial-up utility, you'll be happy to know that there are many outstanding free dialing utilities out there.
Below, we list the Web's top dial-up utilities. These programs make it easier for you to get online and they offer many features not found on Windows' dialer, such as timer logs, auto connect on startup, auto reconnect, automatic program launching and much more. We've also featured a number of free utilities that can dramatically speed up your connection, so you can surf the Web quicker.

• TICK 
  Here's a very useful, feature-packed freeware dial-up enhancement utility for Windows. Features extensive logging options and offers a POP3 mail checker, finger, ping, Web notifying tools, a pop-up digital display and loads more goodies. There's also a handy feature to help you keep track of all your passwords. (For Windows).

• EasyMTU 
  (Note: this site is occasionally inaccessible). Here's a handy freeware utility that speeds up your Net connection by tweaking your TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) settings. (For Windows).