This IDC study addresses which Internet service provider (ISP) led the U.S. dial-up Internet access market in 2Q05. Additionally, IDC identifies the top 10 dial-up ISPs and their overall market share.

"The one area for dial-up growth is likely to come from the discount Internet access providers leading with new services and applications," said Wu Zhou, senior analyst, Telecom Markets. "Broadband and discount dial-up providers will continue to be the biggest beneficiaries of overall Internet access market trends.