What is an Internet Service Provider?




In addition to providing access to the Internet, ISPs usually offer additional services as well. These services can include:

*Web hosting - An individual or organization can place their web pages on a web server located at the ISP. These web pages can then be accessed by Internet users.

*Domain Name Service - Provides domain name servers, which are computers dedicated to translating a customer's domain name into the actual numeric IP (Internet Protocol) address of the customer's computer. Domain name service is integral to the proper functioning of the Internet.

*Proprietary Online Services - Such as the custom services offered by America Online, Inc. or CompuServe. These special options are available only to their subscribers.





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