Internet Service Provider
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are companies providing various Internet services to interested customers. Usually, ISPs provide either business or individual Internet access with advantageous Internet packages.
Short overview
ISPs provide Internet connectivity to homes and workplaces on a contractual basis. The beneficiary (either an individual person or an organization) pays a monthly fee, although there is often the possibility of a one year advanced payment at a discount. [1]
ISPs support various forms of Internet access, such as traditional modem dial-up up, DSL, cable modem broadband services, and dedicated T1/T3 lines. WISPs offer Internet access by means of wireless LAN or wireless broadband networks.[2]
ISP Services
If the beneficiary is looking for more speed and a great Internet connection, then the DSL (digital subscriber line) accounts are the best offers. As compare to the dial-up, the DSL can share the line with the telephone in your home or office so that the telephone can be used anytime without problems.
If one is looking for higher tiers or faster Internet speed, there are plenty of solutions offered by ISPs for some additional costs.
There are also Internet solutions which do not involve the use of the telephone. Such a solutions is known as "cable Internet connectivity" option which in comparison with the DSL does not use the telephone. The Internet data is routed on the same cable which brings signal to the TV. The Internet connectivity works well because there is enough bandwidth to carry out signals without any problems. The costs for a cable Internet connectivity are higher as compared to DSL but the user can also enjoy a package which offers both Internet connectivity and cable. [3] Other similar Internet packages offer related Internet services like email, Web hosting and access to software tools.
ISP packages
Along with the monthly Internet contract, the ISP also offers all necessary tools for the user to use the Internet. In this way, for a monthly fee, the user also receives a software package which must be installed, a username along with a password and access phone number. Equipped with a modem, the beneficiary can log in to the Internet and browse the World Wide Web, send and receive e-mail and perform other Internet-related actions. [4]