Background

Internet Service Provider(ISP)

♤ An Internet service provider (ISP) is a business or organization that offers users access to the Internet and related services.

♤ Many but not all ISPs are telephone companies or other telecommunication providers.

♤ They provide services such as Internet access, Internet transit, domain name registration and hosting, dial-up access, leased line access and colocation.

♤ Internet service providers may be organized in various forms, such as commercial, community-owned, non-profit, or otherwise privately owned.