An organization that lets users dial into its computers to connect to its Internet link for a fee. ISPs generally provide an Internet connection and an electronic mail address. Some providers also include World Wide Web browsing software.
Companies that provide a service to consumers and businesses such that they can access the Internet, use e-mail, and use other Internet-based services (for example, home shopping). ISPs also provide services that include help with design, creation and administration of Web sites, training, and administration of intranets.
Companies that provide customers with connections to the Internet.
Public providers of remote connections to the Internet.
are organisations that sell you the right to use their computers to gain access to the Internet.
Companies that supply Internet access services to their customers, one of the fastest growing wholesale markets.
An Internet service provider maintains a server that is directly connected to the Internet. You must connect through a service provider unless you are directly connected to the Internet.
Companies that, for a monthly or annual fee, will provide access to the Internet via the standard telephone system, or via faster ISDN or leased telecommunications lines.
Companies that provide customers with access to Internet services.
Organizations which provide individuals and businesses with access to the Internet (including commercial web sites). ISPs may be wholesalers or retailers or both. A wholesaler normally resells bandwidth and certain other services to smaller ISPs who act as retailers. The most significant component of the sale price is the amount of bandwidth purchased.
Also called ISPs or access providers. The remote computer system to which you connect your personal computer and through which you connect to the Internet. ISPs that you access by modem and telephone line are often called dial-up services.
(ISPs) These companies provide your connection to the Internet. Most often you will use a "modem" and a phone line to connect to an ISP's modems. ISPs almost always provide email services as well as an Internet connection, and most provide personal web page services. All ISPs tend to charge $20-$25/month for "unlimited" access, with other plans for less intense use or for business use. There are probably about 20-30 ISPs that are serious national providers -- meaning that they serve users throughout the United States. Many more ISPs serve a smaller area, such as a city or region. These local ISPs provide similar net access and services, and may have better service or lower rates.