An internet service provider (abbr. ISP, also called Internet
access provider or IAP) is a business or organization that offers
users access to the Internet and related services. Many but not
all ISPs are telephone companies. They provide services such as
Internet transit, domain name registration and hosting, dial-up
or DSL access, leased line access and colocation.
Internet hosting services run servers, provide managed hosting,
and include the Internet connection.
Generally, an ISP charges a monthly access
fee to the consumer. The consumer then has access to the Internet,
although the speed at which this data is transferred varies
widely.
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