• An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company that provides Internet access to both businesses and consumers.

  • ISPs may also provide other services such as email services, domain registration, web hosting and browser services.
  • An Internet Service Provider is considered an Information Service Provider, a Storage Service Provider, an Internet Network Service Provider (INSP), or a combination thereof.
  • Internet use has evolved from those with a university or government account to almost everyone who has access, whether paid or free.
  • Access has moved from dial-up to high-speed broadband technology.