modem

noun

1. A device that encodes digital computer signals into analog telephone signals and vice versa, allowing computers to communicate over a phone line.

   “Choose and rent, over PC and modem and fiber-optic line, from tens of thousands of second-run films, documentaries, the occasional sport, old beloved non—‘Happy Days’ programs, wholly new programs, cultural stuff, and c.[…]”

verb

1. To transmit by modem.

   “Personal modeming is most prevalent in the U.S., where a modem generally doesn't have huge taxes slapped on it, and after-tax income is comparatively high.”

   ““Books” can even be faxed or modemed to you!”

   “He had to modem in to the agency and say that there was an emergency […]”