| A company that
gives you access to the Internet through your phone lines. This is
also known as an ISP, or Internet Service Provider.
An ISP (Internet service
provider) is a company that provides individuals and other companies
access to the Internet and other related services such as Web site
building and virtual hosting. An ISP has the equipment and the
telecommunication line access required to have a point-of-presence
on the Internet for the geographic area served. The larger ISPs have
their own high-speed leased lines so that they are less dependent on
the telecommunication providers and can provide better service to
their customers. Among the largest national and regional ISPs are
AT&T WorldNet, IBM Global Network, MCI, Netcom, UUNet, and PSINet. |
