ISP

The Internet
The internet
A network of networks The internet transmits data from one computer (called a host) to another

Internet networks
Linked networks that work much the same way -- they pass data around in packets, each of which carries the addresses of its sender and receiver

Internet
A global network connecting millions of computers. As of 1999, the Internet has more than 200 million users worldwide, and that number is growing rapidly. More than 100 countries are linked into exchanges of data, news and opinions.
Unlike online services, which are centrally controlled, the Internet is decentralized by design. Each Internet computer, called a host, is independent. Its operators can choose which Internet services to use and which local services to make available to the global Internet community. Remarkably, this anarchy by design works exceedingly well.

There are a variety of ways to access the Internet. Most online services, such as America Online, offer access to some Internet services. It is also possible to gain access through a commercial Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Example: York Universitys CCS (Computer and Communications Services) is an ISP.

Internet Service Providers

Internet service provider (ISP)
Any company that provides individuals or companies with access to the Internet Thousands of providers including large communications companies Need an account with the ISP and software that links with TCP/IP

ISP Examples
Internet Service Provider AT&T WorldNet Service Digex, Inc. GTE Internetworking IBM Internet Connection MCI Internet Web Address www.att.com www.digex.net www.gte.net www.ibm.net www.mci2000.com

NetCom On-Line Communication www.netcom.com Services www.psinet.com PSINet, Inc. Sprint Internet Services Uunet Technologies, Inc. www.sprint.net www.us.uu.net

Internet Services
E-mail Telnet FTP Usenet and newsgroups Chat rooms Internet phone Internet videoconferencing Content streaming