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ISPs (Internet Service Providers)

ISPs (Internet Service Providers). What is an ISP?. An ISP (or Internet Service Provider) is a company that offers users a connection to the internet. Methods of Delivery. There are many different ways for a user to access the internet. The two primary methods of delivery are:

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ISPs (Internet Service Providers)

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  1. ISPs (Internet Service Providers)

  2. What is an ISP? • An ISP (or Internet Service Provider) is a company that offers users a connection to the internet.

  3. Methods of Delivery There are many different ways for a user to access the internet. The two primary methods of delivery are: • Cable Internet – Internet accessed through the cable network. Rogers is an example of cable internet • DSL Internet – DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) is internet accessed through the phone network. Bell is an example of DSL internet

  4. Methods of Delivery Other methods of delivery include: • Wireless (cellular) – The internet access through the cell phone network • Satellite – The internet accessed through satellite connections. • Telephone Line – The internet accessed through using a modem that dials to a particular phone number to access the internet. • T1 or T3 – High speed fibre optic connections used by large companies and ISPs to access the internet.

  5. Other Important Terms • Bandwidth – The speed at which data can be transferred. Measured in MBS (megabits per Second) • Upload – Sending information or Information moving from your computer to another location. • Download – Receiving information or Information moving from another location to your computer. • Cap – The maximum amount of data you are allowed to transfer. Usually measured in GB per month.

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