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Line 1: − + − The Internet Service Provider is the company which is able to provide Internet connectivity at home or at a specific workplace by means of a contract being concluded. In this way, the beneficiary (either an individual person or an organization) pays a monthly fee but there is also the possibility to a one year advanced payment in order to enjoy various discounts for customer fidelity. <ref>[http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-internet-service-provider.htm ISP features]</ref>+ − The ISPs support various forms of Internet access, such as the traditional modem dial-up up to [[DSL]] and cable modem broadband service to dedicated T1/T3 lines. + Line 12:
Line 12: − − Lately, there are more and more wireless Internet service providers referred to as '''WISPs''' who offer Internet access by means of wireless LAN or wireless broadband networks. <ref>[http://compnetworking.about.com/od/internetaccessbestuses/g/bldef_isp.htm WISP]</ref>
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'''ISP''' is the acronym for '''Internet Service Provider''' and represents the company that provides various Internet services to interested customers. Usually, the IPSs provide either business or individual Internet access with advantageous Internet packages.
'''Internet Service Providers''' ('''ISP'''s) are companies providing various Internet services to interested customers. Usually, ISPs provide either business or individual Internet access with advantageous Internet packages.
==Short overview==
==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. <ref>[http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-internet-service-provider.htm ISP features]</ref>
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.<ref>[http://compnetworking.about.com/od/internetaccessbestuses/g/bldef_isp.htm WISP]</ref>
==ISP Services==
==ISP Services==
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. <ref>[http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-internet-service-provider.htm DSL and cable Internet connectivity]</ref> Other similar Internet packages offer related Internet services like email, Web hosting and access to software tools.
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. <ref>[http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-internet-service-provider.htm DSL and cable Internet connectivity]</ref> Other similar Internet packages offer related Internet services like email, Web hosting and access to software tools.
==ISP packages==
==ISP packages==