Definitions for "Access number"
Keywords:  toll, dial, modem, telephone, prepaid
An access number is a telephone number used by the modem in a computer to communicate with an Internet Service Provider allowing for online access.
The telephone number your modem dials to connect to ComBase.
The telephone number you use to dial your local Internet Service Provider (ISP). In order to connect to the Internet, you must first establish an account with an ISP in your area. Usually you will receive a list of telephone numbers you can use to "dial-in" to the service.